Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur
| Mir Shahdad Khan Talpurr مير شهداد خان ٽالپر | |
|---|---|
| Barkhurdar | |
| Born | Sindh |
| Died | 1734 Shahdadpur, Sindh |
| Burial | Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo, Shahpur Chakar, Pakistan |
| Issue | Jam Nando Khan, Mir Chakar Khan, Mir Bahram Khan, Miro Khan & Mir Khairo Khan |
| Dynasty | Talpur Dynasty |
| Father | Mir Hotak Khan Talpur |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
| Occupation | Commander, Noble, Courtman |
Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur | |
|---|---|
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kalhora Dynasty |
| Years of service | 1701-1734 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | Kalhora Army |
| Battles/wars | The Battle of Jhok |
Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur(Balochi: مير شهداد خان ٽالپر), the great-grandfather of the first Talpur ruler, was an influential nobleman who held significant authority in Sindh long before the Talpur dynasty rose to power.[1]
Origin and name
Mir Shahdad was from the tribe of Talpur Baloch.[2][3][4]
Shahdad is an Iranian name.It's used as a boy's name and means "God's gift" or "gift of the king".[5] The name of Shahdad is a common name among the Baloch, such that in Baloch literature, the name Shahdad is famous in the romantic folklore and tale.[6][7]
Early life and recognition
Mir Shahdad Khan was the son of Mir Hotak Khan, grandson of Mir Suleman Khan, and great-grandson of Mir Shaho Khan.[1]
References
- ^ a b "شهداد خان ٽالپر اول : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Talpur". Encyclopædia Britannica.
- ^ Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society. Pakistan Historical Society. 2007. p. 59.
- ^ K̲h̲ānu Balocu, Nabī Bak̲h̲shu (2002). Sindh, Studies Historical. Pakistan Study Centre, University of Sindh. pp. 311, 465. ISBN 9789698135133.
- ^ motie, hossein (2016). The most beautiful names(زیباترین نامها) In Persian (in Persian). BOOKTAB PUBLICATION. p. 50. ISBN 9786226518062.
- ^ Jamīl Zubairī, Jamīl (2002). Folk Tales of Baluchistan. Royal Book Company. pp. 22–26. ISBN 9789694072739.
- ^ Rooman, Anwar (2005). Balochi language and literature. Institute of Writing & Research Balochistan. p. 36,46. ISBN 9789698396275.