Khan Bahadur Khan
Topic: The Revolt of 1857 · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Khan Bahadur Khan was a descendant of the Rohilla chief Hafiz Rahmat Khan. He led the revolt at Bareilly in 1857 and set up a government there in the name of Bahadur Shah Zafar. When the revolt was crushed, he was captured and hanged in 1860. His case shows how old ruling families took charge in different regions.
Example
In 1857, Khan Bahadur Khan ran the administration of Bareilly as the Mughal emperor's representative, collecting revenue and raising troops. Bareilly is also where, in December 1857, the British spent Rs 50,000 trying to turn Hindus against Muslims, and failed.
Don't confuse with
- Bakht Khan: he took the Bareilly sepoys to Delhi and commanded there. Khan Bahadur Khan ruled at Bareilly itself.
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