Muhammad Wazir Khan

Muhammad Wazir Khan

Muhammad Wazir Khan (reigned 1834–1864) was the second ruler of the princely state of Tonk (in the present day Rajasthan state of India).

He was the son of Muhammad Amir Khan whom he succeeded. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857 he allied himself with the British and repulsed rebels.[1]

Preceded by
Muhammad Amir Khan
Nawab of Tonk
1834-1864
Succeeded by
Muhammad Ali Khan of Tonk

References

  1. ^ Tonk State Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 23, p. 409



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