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Amjad Ali Shah
Nawab of Awadh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amjad Ali Shah (c. 1801 – 13 February 1847) was the fourth King of Oudh from 7 May 1842 to 13 February 1847.[2]
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Administration
His reign began in May 1842.[3] His administration was responsible for a new bridge over the river Gomti and a metalled road from Lucknow to Kanpur.[3] He also built the Hazratganj and Aminabad Bazar, major shopping markets in Lucknow.[4]
Death
He died of cancer[5] on 13 February 1847 at the age of 47 years. He is buried at Imambara Sibtainabad in the western part of Hazratganj, Lucknow.[6] He was succeeded by his son Wajid Ali Shah.
Sons of Amjad Ali Shah
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