This is a list of Hindustani Muslim heroes from history.
Delhi Sultanate Era
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- Nusrat Khan Jalesari – (Awadhi General of Alauddin Khilji, Alauddin's brother-in-law; notable for the battle against Mongols, Gujarat Campaign).
- Zafar Khan (Indian general) – (Indian Muslim General of Alauddin, famous for his battles against the Mongols).
- Malik Kafur – (General of Alauddin Khilji; a slave turned general who conquered vast lands for Alauddin Khalji.
- Haji Maula – (Indian Muslim officer who led an unsuccessful rebellion against Allauddin).
- Khusrau Khan – (Sultan of Delhi, known for his reign in the Delhi Sultanate).
- Malik Maqbul Tilangani – (Indian commander, a Deccani convert, and Wazir of the Delhi Sultanate under Firuz Shah Tughlaq; also the governor of Hyderabad).
- Ziauddin Barani – (Indian Muslim political thinker and historian).
- Malik Nayak – (Shaikhzada (Hindu Convert) Muslim general; led the Battle of Amroha against the Mongols).
Nawab of Arcot, Carnatic Sultanate
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- Anwaruddin Khan – (First Nawab of the Arcot, Subedar of Thatta, Given title Bahadur by Aurangzeb).
- Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah – (Known for his contributions to strengthening the Nawab's rule and alliances with the British, Several Victories Against the French).
- Azim-ud-Daula – (Played a key role in the later period of the Carnatic Sultanate).
- Saadatullah Khan I – (Founder of the Nawabship and the first ruler of the Carnatic Sultanate).
- Umdat ul-Umara– (Nawab known for his diplomatic and administrative skills. Accused By the British of Supporting Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore Wars.)
Leading Figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857
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- Ahmadullah Shah : Notorious Rebel, Leading Figure inciting rebellion in the Awadh region. Defeating the British forces led by Henry Lawrence (Indian Army officer) at the Battle of Chinhat.
- Barkat Ahmad : Highly Trained Sepoy Mutineer, Known for his role in commanding rebels against british in Battle of Chinhat
- Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi : Sufi Poet, Conducted meetings with Bahadur Shah Zafar to develop plans to incite rebellions against East India Company. Later Arrested and sent to exile in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Maulvi Liaquat Ali : A prominent leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 from Allahabad, known for leading the resistance against British rule in the region. Gained Control of Khusro Bagh for a while.
- Begum Hazrat Mahal : The wife of Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh and a key leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, remembered for her leadership in defending Lucknow.
- Imdadullah Muhajir Makki : An Islamic scholar and freedom fighter who played an active role during the 1857 revolt and later migrated to Mecca.
- Maulvi Muhammad Baqir : The editor of Delhi Urdu Akhbar and a prominent figure in the 1857 revolt, executed by the British for his revolutionary activities.
- Maulvi Allauddin : A freedom fighter from the 1857 rebellion, known for his role in organizing resistance in Hyderabad. With Turrebaz Khan they led an attack on the British Residency, Hyderabad.
- Sadruddin Khan Azurda Dehlawi : A poet, scholar, and judge in Delhi, associated with the cultural and intellectual revival of the Mughal court, as well as the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Closely Associated with Ghalib.
- Nawab Majju Khan : A revolutionary leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, known for leading uprisings in the Bareilly region. Served as the commander of the Last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.
Important Military Figures
edit- Syed Ahmad Barelvi: An Islamic scholar and leader of the Mujahideen movement in the early 19th century,Led an army to victory against the Sikh Empire at the Battle of Akora Khattak.
- Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlavi: A renowned Islamic scholar, theologian, and a key figure in the early reform movements in India.
- Shah Ismail Dehlvi: An Islamic scholar and freedom fighter, known for his efforts to revive Islamic teachings and his role in armed resistance with Syed Ahmad Barelvi.
- Isa Khan: A medieval nobleman and leader of the Baro-Bhuiyans in Bengal, he successfully resisted Mughal expansion in Bengal.
- Masum Khan: Grandson of Isa Khan, a Mughal general who led campaigns against the Portuguese and participated in the invasion of Assam in 1636.
- Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk: A Brahmin convert and the founder of the Berar Sultanate in the Deccan during the 16th century.
- Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I: The founder of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate and a key figure in the Deccan's history.
- Hasan Khan Mewati: A Rajput-Muslim ruler of Mewat who fought gallantly alongside Rana Sanga against Babur at the Battle of Khanwa. His valor also earned him a reputation at the Battle of Panipat (1526) where he supported Ibrahim Khan Lodi.
- Munim Khan II: A Grand Vizier of the Mughal Empire, serving during the reign of Akbar and Jahangir.
- Shaikh Farid Bukhari: A Mughal nobleman and general close to Akbar and Jahangir. Served as the Bakhshi (Mughal Empire) under Akbar. Known for suppressing the rebellion of Khusrau Mirza. As governor of Punjab he was given the task to execute Sikh Guru Guru Arjan.
- Raja Akbar Ali: A zamindar and leader in the 1781 revolt in Bihar against the British East India Company, commanding a force of 4000 Matchlock men.
- Murshid Quli Khan: The first Nawab of Bengal, credited with founding the autonomous Nawabdom of Bengal.
- Almas Ali Khan: A commander of the forces of Awadh, playing a crucial role during the Nawab's rule.
- Ali Muhammad Khan (Awadh): A general in the army of the Nawab of Awadh, active during the early stages of British expansion.
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