Rohilla freedom fighter and revolutionary during the Revolt of 1857
| Turrebaz Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Begum Bazar, Hyderabad State, Company rule in India (now Hyderabad, India) |
| Died | 1857 (1858) Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, Company rule in India (now Hyderabad, India) |
| Cause of death | execution |
| Known for | Leading the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Hyderabad |
| Father | Rustam Khan |
Turrebaz Khan (died c. 1857) was a Rohilla Indian revolutionary who fought against the British in Hyderabad State during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was hung by the British.
Life
Turrebaz Khan was born to a Pathan Muslim family in Begum Bazar in present-day Hyderabad district. He revolted against the British Indian Empire, despite opposition from the ruling Nizam. A street is named after him in Begum Bazar.
References
- Daftuar, Swati (29 July 2016). "The tale of Turram Khan". The Hindu.
- Ali, 1883, pp. 194.
- Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 75 Years of Independence Unsung Heroes Detail - Paying tribute to India’s freedom fighters: Pathan Turrebaz Khan Government of India
- "Rising at the Residency". The Hindu. 14 March 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
Bibliography
- Ali, Moulvie Syed Mahdi (1883), Hyderabad Affairs (Volume 3), The Times of India Steam Press, Bombay