Muhammed Saadatullah Khan II

Muhammad Sa'id Sa'adatullah Khan II was Sahib Zada (heir apparent) of Safdar Ali Khan, Nawab of Arcot. After the assassination of Safdar Ali Khan in 1742, Murtaza Ali claimed for himself the Nawabship of the Arcot (Carnatic), Chanda Sahib who was taken prisoner to Satara by Maratha leader Raghoji Bhonsle had managed to obtain his freedom after rigorous negotiations, also supported the claims of Murtaza Ali.

However, the British East India Company at Madras firmly supported Muhammad Sa'id and proclaimed him as the Nawab of Arcot. At the same time, Nizam ul Mulk Asaf Jah I came with a strong force and settled the claim in favor of Muhammad Sa'id. But as he was a minor, he placed Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan as Regent. During this period, Benson, the Governor of Fort St. George obtained the Nawab's firman in 1743 granting the villages of Perambur, Sadiankuppam, Ernavore, Pudubakkam and Vepery.

However, Muhammad Sa'id, was as unfortunate as his father.He was murdered in 1744 at Arcot. So with him the first dynasty of the Nawabs of Arcot came to an end and as a result Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan was confirmed in his position as Nawab by Nizam ul Mulk Asaf Jah I.

Titles held

Preceded by Safdar Ali Khan

Nawab of Carnatic 1742 –1744

Succeeded by Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan

See also

• Nawabs of Arcot

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Name	Muhammed Saadatullah Khan Ii
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Date of death	1744
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