Ganj Ali Khan
17th century Safavid military officer and provincial governor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ganj Ali Khan (Persian: گنجعلیخان or گنج علی خان; died 1624) was a military officer in Safavid Iran, who served as governor in various provinces and was known for his loyal service to king (shah) Abbas I. Ganj Ali Khan continuously aided the shah on almost all of his military campaigns until his own death in 1624/5. He was also a great builder, the Ganjali Khan Complex being one of his finest achievements.
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Ganj Ali Khan | |
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Governor of Kerman | |
In office 1596–1624/5 | |
Monarch | Abbas the Great |
Preceded by | Bektash Khan (governor of Baghdad) |
Succeeded by | Tahmasp Qoli Khan |
Governor of Sistan | |
In office 1596–1624/5 | |
Monarch | Abbas the Great |
Governor of Qandahar | |
In office 1622–1624/5 | |
Monarch | Abbas the Great |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Ali Mardan Khan |
Personal details | |
Died | c. 1624 Qandahar, Qandahar, Safavid Empire |
Children | Ali Mardan Khan |
Occupation | Military leader, official |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Safavid Empire |
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