Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan

Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur, KCSI (26 August 1821 – 5 August 1894) was the Nawab of Pahasu, also a politician and administrator, who served as Prime Minister of Jaipur State.

Early life

Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Khan KCSI, was a scion of the Muslim Rajput community of Lalkhani (Badgujar Rajput) lineage. He was born to Murad Ali Khan.

Relations with the British

He and his father both served in the Jaipur Armed Forces and served the British well in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. He was rewarded for his loyalty with a large estate and the title of Khan Bahadur.

Prime Minister of Jaipur State

He served as Prime Minister of Jaipur State in 1863 during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh II and was also given a jagir in Jaipur State for his services.

Positions

He was an active member in public life and was:

• Member of the Legislative Council of the United Provinces
• Member of Governors General's Legislative Council

Honours

• 1871: Companion of the Order of the Star of India and later elevated to
• 1876: Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India.
• He was also given the titles of Khan Badaur and Mumtaz-ud-Daula.

Estate

He was the jagirdar of Pahasu with the title of Nawab of Pahasu. Also held jagir in Jaipur State located at Tazami. He also held one village in the Sadabad Estate.

Successor

He was succeeded by his able son Sir Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan, as Nawab of Pahasu.

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