Kalhora
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The Kalhora are of Sindhi origin they trace their origins to a Sindhi warrior named, Sultan Ahmad Kalhora who married a daughter of Raja Rai Dhorang Sahta, receiving much territories as dowry. Amir Fathullah Khan Kalhora, is the recognized ancestor of the dynasty. He conquered the bhangar territory from Raja Dallu, of Alor and Bhamanabad, renaming it Qahir Bela. Amir Muhammad Chani Khan Abbasi entered the imperial service and gained appointment as a Panchhazari in 1583. At his death, the leadership of the tribe was contested between two branches of the family, the Kalhora
And the Daudpota
. The Family of Amir Mehdi Khan Abbasi Known As Kalhoras And The Family of Amir Daud Khan Abbasi Known as Daudpotas Both Were brother.
The Kalhora tribe established the Kalhora Dynasty
that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783.
that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783. They were assigned to hold authority by the Mughal
Grand Vizier
Mirza Ghazi Beg
and later formed their own dynasty. In the year 1736, Main Noor Mohammad Kalhoro
was officially entitled as the Kalhora Nawab
of Sindh
by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah
.
The Kalhora Dynasty succumbed to the Qizilbash during the invasion of Nadir Shah. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro
reorganized the tribe, but his son lost control of Sindh
and was overthrown by the Afsharid tribes from the north. Mian Abdul Nabi Kalhora was the last Kalhoro Emir.
Kalhora
The Kalhora are of Sindhi origin they trace their origins to a Sindhi warrior named, Sultan Ahmad Kalhora who married a daughter of Raja Rai Dhorang Sahta, receiving much territories as dowry. Amir Fathullah Khan Kalhora, is the recognized ancestor of the dynasty. He conquered the bhangar...
And the Daudpota
Daudpota
- History :The Daudpota Abbasi's are Arabic origin and descent from Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib , , a paternal uncle and Sahabi of Muhammad as well as a progenitor of the Abbasi Khalifa of Baghdad and Qahira. Sultan Ahmad II, son of Shah Muzammil of Egypt left that country and arrived in Sind...
. The Family of Amir Mehdi Khan Abbasi Known As Kalhoras And The Family of Amir Daud Khan Abbasi Known as Daudpotas Both Were brother.
The Kalhora tribe established the Kalhora Dynasty
Kalhora Dynasty
Kalhora Dynasty or Kalhoro Dynasty ; ruled Sindh and other parts of present day Pakistan. This dynasty was founded by Kalhora tribe that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783...
that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783.
Kalhora Dynasty
The Kalhora tribe established the Kalhora DynastyKalhora Dynasty
Kalhora Dynasty or Kalhoro Dynasty ; ruled Sindh and other parts of present day Pakistan. This dynasty was founded by Kalhora tribe that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783...
that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783. They were assigned to hold authority by the Mughal
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
Grand Vizier
Grand Vizier
Grand Vizier, in Turkish Vezir-i Azam or Sadr-ı Azam , deriving from the Arabic word vizier , was the greatest minister of the Sultan, with absolute power of attorney and, in principle, dismissable only by the Sultan himself...
Mirza Ghazi Beg
Mirza Ghazi Beg
Mirza Ghazi Beg Tarkhan of Thatta was the most powerful Mughal governor who administered Sindh, during his rule had become a region fiercely loyal to the Mughals, in Sindh a network of small and large forts manned by cavalry and musketeers further extended Mughal power during the reign of Mughal...
and later formed their own dynasty. In the year 1736, Main Noor Mohammad Kalhoro
Main Noor Mohammad Kalhoro
Miyan Nur Muhammad Kalhoro better known as Nawab Khuda-Yar Khan reigned from 1718 to 1755. Miyan Nur Muhammad Kalhoro succeeded his father with the title of Khuda-Yar Khan...
was officially entitled as the Kalhora Nawab
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
of Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah also known as Roshan Akhtar, was a Mughal emperor of India between 1719 and 1748. He was son of Khujista Akhtar Jahan Shah, the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I. Ascending the throne at 17 with the help of the Sayyid Brothers, he later got rid of them with the help of Nizam-ul-Mulk Chin...
.
The Kalhora Dynasty succumbed to the Qizilbash during the invasion of Nadir Shah. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro
Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro
Nawab Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Shah Wardi Khan: ميان غلام شاه كلهوره المعرووف شاه وردي خان, was a ruler of the Kalhora Dynasty of Sindh whose rule began in 1762, when he was appointed ruler of Sindh by a royal decree, with the title of Shah Wardí Khan...
reorganized the tribe, but his son lost control of Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
and was overthrown by the Afsharid tribes from the north. Mian Abdul Nabi Kalhora was the last Kalhoro Emir.
Notable Kalhoras
- Mian Adam Shah KalhoroMian Adam Shah KalhoroMian Adam Shah Kalhoro was the starting Amir who established the Kalhora Dynasty of Sindh.- History :Mian Adam Shah Kalhoro started his career from this small village with the support of the Abro tribe who remained a powerful force behind him. Sardar Khabar Abro, was the first person to enrol as...
, Amir - Yar Mouhammed Kalhoro (Khudabad), Amir
- Main Noor Mohammad KalhoroMain Noor Mohammad KalhoroMiyan Nur Muhammad Kalhoro better known as Nawab Khuda-Yar Khan reigned from 1718 to 1755. Miyan Nur Muhammad Kalhoro succeeded his father with the title of Khuda-Yar Khan...
, Amir - Mian Ghulam Shah KalhoroMian Ghulam Shah KalhoroNawab Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Shah Wardi Khan: ميان غلام شاه كلهوره المعرووف شاه وردي خان, was a ruler of the Kalhora Dynasty of Sindh whose rule began in 1762, when he was appointed ruler of Sindh by a royal decree, with the title of Shah Wardí Khan...
, Amir - Muhammad Muradyab Khan (Nawab Sarbuland Khan)Muhammad Muradyab Khan (Nawab Sarbuland Khan)Muhammad Muradyab Khan Kalhoro محمدمرياب خان كلهورو المعروف نواب سربلندخان:-Different agents appointed by the king’s orders.:...
, Amir - Mian Nasir Muhammad KalhoroMian Nasir Muhammad KalhoroMian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro ميان نصير محمد كلهوره:was the famous king of the Kalhora Dynasty that ruled Sindh from 1108 AH .-History:...
, Amir - Mian Shahul Mouhammed KalhoroMian Shahul Mouhammed KalhoroMian Shahul Mouhammed Kalhoro: ميان شاهال محمد خان کلھوڑو : was the famous king of the Kalhora Dynasty that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783.- History :...
, Amir - Mian Sarfraz Kalhoro (Khudayar Khan)Mian Sarfraz Kalhoro (Khudayar Khan)Mian Sarfraz Kalhoro ميان سرفراز محمد خان کلھوڑو نواب المعروف خدايارخان : was the famous king of the Kalhora Dynasty that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783.- The Rule of Mián Muhammad Sarafráz Khán :...
, Amir