Turrebaz Khan
Turrebaz Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 1857 |
| Cause of death | execution |
| Known for | Leading the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Hyderabad |
| Father | Rustam Khan |
Turrebaz Khan (Pashto: تورم خان, Urdu: طرم خان) (died c. 1857), also known as Turram Khan, was an Indian Rohilla Pashtun Indian revolutionary who fought against the British in Hyderabad State during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was hung by the British.[1][2]
Life
Turrebaz Khan was born to a Pathan Muslim family in Begum Bazar in present-day Hyderabad district.[3] He revolted against the British Indian Empire, despite opposition from the ruling Nizam. A street is named after him in Begum Bazar.[4]
On 17 July about 500 rebels led by Maulvi Allauddin and Turrebaz Khan took out a protest march from Mecca Masjid to the British Residency. The protesters turned violent and attacked the residency. The British forces opened fire. The protesters sustained a counter-attack for a few hours but had to retreat thereafter. Khan was arrested, while Maulvi Alauddin managed to flee.[5][6]
In popular culture
Notable for his valour and courage, his name is often used as a slang for describing someone as heroic.[1]
References
- ^ a b Daftuar, Swati (29 July 2016). "The tale of Turram Khan". The Hindu.
- ^ Ali, 1883, pp. 194.
- ^ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 75 Years of Independence Unsung Heroes Detail - Paying tribute to India’s freedom fighters: Pathan Turrebaz Khan Government of India
- ^ "Rising at the Residency". The Hindu. 14 March 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ "Maulvi Alauddin- the other hero". The Times of India. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ Bawa, Basant K. (1992). The Last Nizam: The Life and Times of Mir Osman Ali Khan. Viking. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-670-83997-1. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
Bibliography
- Ali, Moulvie Syed Mahdi (1883), Hyderabad Affairs (Volume 3), The Times of India Steam Press, Bombay