Muhammad Akram Khan facts for kids
Nawab Sir Muhammad Akram Khan GCIE KCVO KCSI was the ruler of the Indian princely state of Amb from 1877 until his death in 1907. Son of Jehandad Khan, he was only nine years old when his father died. People of that time thought that Maddad Khan Tanoli, the ruling Khan of Phulra, might assert a claim as ruler but no such event occurred at that time.
Quick facts for kids Nawab Akram Khan Tanoli |
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Nawab Shahib His Majesty |
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Portrait Painting of Akram Khan Tanoli.
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9th Nawab of Kingdom of Amb | |||||
Reign | 1877 – 1907 | ||||
Successor | Muhammad Khan Zaman Khan | ||||
Born | Kashmir, Pakistan |
7 January 1858||||
Died | Amb, Pakistan |
12 September 1907||||
Burial | 1907 Darband, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
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Dynasty | Ghilzai | ||||
Father | Mir Jehandad Khan | ||||
Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
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Allegiance | British Rule | ||||
Rank | Nawab | ||||
He built the fort at Shergarh, as well as those at Dogah and Shahkot. His rule was a peaceful time for Tanawal, with no major conflicts. As well as being appointed a knight commander of the Order of the Star of India, he also received from the British Crown the title of Nawab Bahadur and this title was eventually granted to his descendants in perpetuity.
The Imperial Gazetteer of India reported that in 1901 Amb had an area of 214 square miles and a population of 31,622.
When he died his son khan Zaman khan succeeded him. He should not be confused with Muhammad Akram Khan (1817–1852), one of the sons of Dost Mohammad Khan, Emir of Afghanistan.