Bahadur Yar Jung
Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung (also Bahadur Yar Jang; 3 February 1905 – 25 June 1944) was an Indian politician and foremost Muslim leader in the Hyderabad Deccan. He founded All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and the branches of Khaksars in Hyderabad and was known as a powerful religious preacher. In 1938, he was elected the President of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, a position in which he served till his death.
Bahadur Yar Jung | |
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| Born | Muhammad Bahadur Khan 3 February 1905 |
| Died | 25 June 1944 (aged 39) |
| Cause of death | Suspected poisoned; his 'hukka' (water pipe) was poisoned when he went to meet the opposition party. |
| Resting place | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | British India |
| Other names | Quaid-e-Millat, Bahadur Yar Jung |
| Alma mater | Madarsay Darul-Uloom, now called City College Hyderabad |
| Known for | Prominent figure of Pakistan Movement, who propounded the philosophy of Sharia Law and Muslim State. Associated with: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Muslim League Khaksar Tehrik |
| Political party | Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Muslim League Khaksar Tehrik |
| Spouse | Noor Alam Khatoon |
| Parent(s) | Khatoon (mother) Nawab Naseeb Yar Jung (father) |
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