Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur

Mir Shahdad Khan Talpurr
مير شهداد خان ٽالپر
Barkhurdar
BornSindh
Died1734 (1735)
Shahdadpur, Sindh
Burial
Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo, Shahpur Chakar, Pakistan
IssueJam Nando Khan, Mir Chakar Khan, Mir Bahram Khan, Miro Khan & Mir Khairo Khan
DynastyTalpur Dynasty
FatherMir Hotak Khan Talpur
ReligionShia Islam
OccupationCommander, Noble, Courtman
Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur
Military service
AllegianceKalhora Dynasty
Years of service1701-1734
RankCommander
CommandsKalhora Army
Battles/warsThe 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

  1. ^ a b "شهداد خان ٽالپر اول : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ^ "Talpur". Encyclopædia Britannica.
  3. ^ Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society. Pakistan Historical Society. 2007. p. 59.
  4. ^ K̲h̲ānu Balocu, Nabī Bak̲h̲shu (2002). Sindh, Studies Historical. Pakistan Study Centre, University of Sindh. pp. 311, 465. ISBN 9789698135133.
  5. ^ motie, hossein (2016). The most beautiful names(زیباترین نامها) In Persian (in Persian). BOOKTAB PUBLICATION. p. 50. ISBN 9786226518062.
  6. ^ Jamīl Zubairī, Jamīl (2002). Folk Tales of Baluchistan. Royal Book Company. pp. 22–26. ISBN 9789694072739.
  7. ^ Rooman, Anwar (2005). Balochi language and literature. Institute of Writing & Research Balochistan. p. 36,46. ISBN 9789698396275.