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Biography
Nawab Ghazanfar-Jang, Muhammad Khan Bangash (1665 – 1743) laid the foundation of the Nawab of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, India and was sworn in as its first Nawab in 1715. He was a “Bawan Hazari Sardar” (Commander of 52000 Men Strong force) in the Mughal Army. He served as governor of Malwa and Allahabad provinces of Mughal empire. He was also viceroy of Assam from 1735-1743.
Background
Muhammad Khan belonged to khaghzai branch of Bangash tribe. In India they were referred to as qaum-i-bangash
Later Mughal-Maratha Wars
In Bundelkhand, Chhatrasal had rebelled against the Mughal Empire and established an independent kingdom. In December 1728, a Mughal force led by the distinguished commander Muhammad Khan Bangash defeated him, and imprisoned his family. Chhatrasal had repeatedly sought Bajirao's assistance, but the latter was busy in Malwa at that time.
In March 1729, the Peshwa finally responded to Chhatrasal's request, and marched towards Bundelkhand. Chhatrasal also escaped his captivity and joined the Maratha force. After they marched to Jaitpur, Peshwa Bajirao defeated Bangash.
Nawabs
There were following Nawab of Farrukhabad
- Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash
- Nawab Qaim-Jang Qaim Khan Qaim-ud-daula
- Nawab Ahmad Khan Bangash.He defeated Marathas. (took part in the 3rd Battle of Panipat in 1761 alongside Ahmad Shah Abdali Baba)
- Nawab Muzaffar-Jang Daler Himmat Khan
- Nawab Nasir-Jang Imdad Hussain Khan
- Nawab Tafazzul Hussain Khan