H.H. Mir Ali Nawaz Khan Talpur (Sindhi: مير علي نواز خان ٽالپر; 9 August 1884 - 25 December 1935), commonly known as Mir Ali Nawaz Naz due to his pen name, was a Sindhi poet and prince who served as the 6th ruler of Khairpur State from 1921 until 1935.[1] He was a member of Sohrabani Talpur dynasty.
| Mir Ali Nawaz Khan Talpur | |
|---|---|
_(8091190219).jpg) Mir Ali Nawaz Khan Talpur | |
| Mir of Khairpur | |
| Reign | 8 February 1921 – 25 December 1935 |
| Coronation | Faiz Mahal |
| Predecessor | Mir Imam Bakhsh Khan Talpur |
| Successor | Mir Faiz Muhammad Khan Talpur II |
| Born | 9 August 1884 Khairpur, Sindh |
| Died | 25 December 1935 Khairpur, Sindh |
| House | Talpur |
| Father | Mir Imam Bakhsh Khan Talpur |
| Religion | Islam |
Naz was also a poet, with two collections published.[2] He founded the Government Naz Pilot High School, Khairpur.
Early life and education
editHe was born on 9 August 1884 to Mir Imam Bakhsh Khan Talpur and his wife who was daughter of Sahibzada Mir Shah Nawaz Khan Talpur.[1][3] He was invested with title of Wali Ahad in 1910. He was educated at Aitchison College, Lahore.[3] He was sent for military training to the Imperial Cadet Corps, Dehradun.[3] He visited Europe in 1911, accompanied by a Political Officer.[4]
Reign
editHe succeeded to the Gaddi on the death of his father on 8 February 1921 at Faiz Mahal, Khairpur.[3] As ruler, he attempted to introduce a new religious order called Deen Allah, aimed at promoting religious harmony.[2] The initiative, however, did not succeed. He was known for his lavish lifestyle, hosting grand events and spending extravagantly.[2]
His reign was marred by financial difficulties, partly due to his opulent expenditures.[2] The economic strain resulted in periods when government employees went unpaid.[2] In his later years, political pressures from the British and economic challenges further strained his rule.[2] Despite these challenges, he maintained cultural contributions, hosting poets and fostering literary works.[2]
Personal life
editNaz had a deep appreciation for music and dance, famously becoming enamored with a singer of Heera Mandi, Iqbal Begum, leading to a scandalous relationship.[2]
Naz died on 25 December 1935 and was cremated at Kot Diji before his remains were moved to Karbala.[5][6] His wife, Iqbal Begum, died in 1967 and was buried beside him in Karbala.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b The Archaeological Review, Volume 4. Sindh Exploration and Adventurer Society. 1995.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "والیِ خیرپور جن کے لیے ہیرا منڈی کی گائیکہ کا عشق جوگ سے روگ بن گیا" [Mir Ali Nawaz Naz: The governor of Khairpur, for whom the love of the singer of Heera Mandi became a disease] – via BBC Urdu.
- ^ a b c d List of Ruling Princes and Chiefs in Political Relations with the Government of Bombay and Their Leading Officials, Nobles and Personages. Government of India, Central Publication Branch. 1931. p. 55.
- ^ Arnold, Bond, J. W. Playne, Somerset Solomon, R. V. Wright (2006). Indian states : a biographical, historical, and administrative survey. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 81-206-1965-X. OCLC 836381195.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Reed, Sir Stanley (1937). The Times of India Directory and Year Book, Including Who's Who. Bennett Coleman.
- ^ Peter, Thomas (1937). The Royal Coronation Number and Who's who in India, Burma and Ceylon. Sun Publishing House.