Diwan Sawan Mal Chopra
Diwan Sawan Mal (died 29 September 1844) was a military officer and Governor (Diwan) of Lahore and Multan during the Sikh Empire.
Diwan Sawan Mal | |
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Diwan Sawan Mal seated holding a lotus. Watercolour by a Company artist, Punjab, ca.1865 | |
| Born | Gujranwala, Sukerchakia Misl (modern day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 29 September 1844 Multan, Sawan Mal, Sikh Empire (modern day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Cause of death | Seriously wounded by an under-trial prisoner |
| Known for | Sikh statesman |
| Title | Governor of Multan province (subah) of the Sikh Empire |
| Term | 1821–1844 |
| Successor | Diwan Mulraj Chopra |
| Parent | Hoshnak Rai Chopra (father) |
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