Gulam Rabbani Khan (Urdu:غلام ربانی خان, Hindi: गुलाम रब्बानी खान; (1918–1991) son of Gulam Mustafa Khan) was an Indian freedom fighter, and a soldier in the British Indian Army.[1] He joined the army in 1939. After two years he switched to the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) established by Subhas Chandra Bose to fight for Indian independence.[2]
Gulam Rabbani Khan (Freedom Fighter) | |
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| Born | Gulam Rabbani Khan 1918 |
| Died | 5 December 1991 Pimpalgaon Raja, Maharashtra, India |
| Resting place | Pimpalgaon Raja, Malvipura Qabristan,Buldhana |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Soldier of Indian National Army Azad Hind Fauj |
| Years active | 1942–1991 |
| Organization | Pathan Regiment Indian National Army |
| Known for | Played Active Role In Indian National Army Against British Government, For Freedom Struggle Movement |
| Successor | Khan Yahya Ahmad |
| Parent | Gulam Mustafa Khan |
Early life
editGulam Rabbani Khan was born in Malvipura in the Indian state of Maharashtra. He Joined the British Indian Army in 1939 and was sent abroad. In 1941 he was arrested by the Japanese during World War II.[3]
Freedom fighter
editHe participated in the Freedom Movements of his father Gulam Mustafa Khan and Grandfather Gulam Ahmed Khan.
Captain General Mohan Singh and Captain Akram inspired Rabbani to join the Azad Hind Fauj.[4] British officers asked him why he was leaving the British Army. He told the British Commander that he had to free his country from British rule.[5] He joined the Azad Hind Fauj Pathan Regiment.
On 15 August 1972, the Silver Jubilee of India's independence was celebrated, and Rabbani was given a Certificate of Honor and a Medal.[6]
He died on 5 December 1991.[7]
References
edit- ^ Mewa Ram Gupt Satoria. Hindustan Ki Jang e Azadi Ke Musalman Mujahideen. Sana Publishing House Mumbai. p. 151 to 152.
- ^ Somnath Deshkar. Svatantryaladhyatil Muslim Manche Yogdan. Sandesh Library Pune. p. 290,296.
- ^ Khan, Tamsil Shahezad (2024-03-30). "Patriot of Pimpalgaon Raja: The Untold Story of Gulam Rabbani Khan". REPORTLINE. Buldhana. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Hindustan Ki Jang e Azadi Ke Musalmaan Mujahideen".
- ^ "Role Of Muslim Freedom Struggle Of India". Archived from the original on 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ "List Of Pensioners Sanctioned To Freedom Fighters In Buldhana District".
- ^ "Three Generation In Freedom Struggle Gulam Rabbani Khan Lokmat Hello Khamgaon News Paper".