Bahadur Yar Jung
British-era Indian politician (1905–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung (also Bahadur Yar Jang; 3 February 1905 – 25 June 1944) was an Indian politician and foremost Muslim leader in the princely state of Hyderabad in British India. He founded All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and the branches of Khaksars in Hyderabad and was known as a powerful religious preacher. In 1938, he was elected the President of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, a position in which he served till his death.[1][2][3][4]
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Born | Muhammad Bahadur Khan (1905-02-03)3 February 1905 |
Died | 25 June 1944(1944-06-25) (aged 39) |
Cause of death | Suspected poisoned; his 'hukka' (water pipe) was poisoned when he went to meet the opposition party. |
Resting place | Hyderabad, India |
Nationality | British India |
Other names | Quaid-e-Millat, Bahadur Yar Jung |
Alma mater | Madarsay Darul-Uloom, now called City College Hyderabad |
Known for | Prominent figure of Pakistan Movement, who propounded the philosophy of Sharia Law and Muslim State. Associated with: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Muslim League Khaksar Tehrik |
Political party | Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Muslim League Khaksar Tehrik |
Spouse | Noor Alam Khatoon |
Parent(s) | Khatoon (mother) Nawab Naseeb Yar Jung (father) |
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