Muhammed Abdul Ali

Al-Hajj Nawab Ghulam Muhammad 'Abdu'l 'Ali Khan Bahadur (born 9 August 1951) is the current Prince of Arcot, holding this title since July 1993, upon demise of his father Ghulam Mohammed Abdul Khader.^[1] The family traces their origin back to second Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab.^[2]

The Prince of Arcot is considered the "First nobleman in the Muslim community of South India", and in his capacity as the Prince of Arcot, Muhammed Abdul Ali heads a number of religious endowments, charitable organisations, and educational trusts; and also manages the wakf in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.^{[citation needed]} The Prince of Arcot is ranked on par with the Cabinet ministers of the State in the Warrant of Precedence, the courtesy ranks accorded to officials and non-officials.

Quotes

"Secularism is the oxygen without which India cannot survive."^[1]

See also

• Nawab of the Carnatic

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Staff writers (1 February 2004). "Web site on Nawabs of the Carnatic". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/02/01/stories/2004020100120200.htm. 
2. ^ Staff writers (15 August 2004). "Web site on Nawabs of the Carnatic". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/2004/08/15/stories/2004081513680300.htm. 

External links

• Arcot
• House of Arcot, The Hindu, dated 1 February 2004
• Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali

Titles of nobility
Preceded by Ghulam Mohammed Abdul Khader	Prince of Arcot 4 July 1993–present	Incumbent Heir: Mohammed Asif Ali

Persondata
Name	Abdul Ali, Muhammed
Alternative names
Short description	Nawab of the Carnatic in India
Date of birth	9 August 1951
Place of birth
Date of death
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