Hayat Mahmud

Hayat Mahmud (Bengali: হায়াত মাহমুদ) was a late 18th-century Bengali Muslim commander who later became the feudal lord of Buzurg-Umedpur in Barisal. He is best known as a freedom fighter against the British East India Company, and for the construction of the Miah Bari Mosque, which continues to be a popular tourist attraction in southern Bangladesh.

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Hayat Mahmud

Saheb
হায়াত মাহমুদ
Born18th-century
Died19th-century
Occupation(s)Landlord, soldier
EraCompany Raj
ChildrenMahmud Zakir
Mahmud Zahid
Parent
  • Maldar Khan (father)
RelativesMahmud Manir (grandson)
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