Mohammad Sirajuddin Haider Khan
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Mohammad Sirajuddin Haider Khan (1848–1931) was Magistrate II with Diwani to hear legal cases of value rupees 500 during the times of British India. He was awarded Victoria Cross
for his services and contributions.
retained his status same as his grandfather (Ghulam Mohammad Khan) and great grandfather Bakshi Ghulam Haider
and was later on also appointed him as ‘Divisional’ of a Division (military)
at Durbar (court). In 1868, Mohammad Sirajuddin Haider Khan was appointed as Honorary Magistrate and Sub-registrar at Farrukhnagar
. In 1868, he was appointed as ‘Honorary Magistrate’ and Sub-Registrar at Farrukhnagar
. In 1877, he worked as Magistrate II with a ‘Diwani’ to hear all legal cases of value of rupees 300. In 1884, this was raised to rupees 500. He was also the President of Municipal committee but resigned with all these serviced in 1893. In the same year, the General Register Office
was ceased because of no work load at Farrukhnagar
. He was extravagant in expenditure, which led to family in penury. 1n 1886, all his businesses were taken under the custody of ‘Court of Wardens’. Because of the services of his family especially his father Sardar Bahadur Tafazzul Hussain Khan
and great grandfather Bakshi Ghulam Haider
, he was granted loan of rupees 42000 with a interest of rupees 4.25 annually, which he paid later on successfully.
for his services and contributions in 1911 at Delhi Durbar
. George V
also awarded him a 'Crutch' with a base of 'Gold' in a 'Silver' Box.
Alauddin Haider Khan had five sons: Rasheeduddin Haider Khan (b. 1885), Basheeruddin Haider Khan (b. 1892), Ameeruddin Haider Khan (b. 1895), Zameeruddin Haider Khan (b. 1901) and Iftikharuddin Haider Khan (b. 1906). The sons and grandson of Basheeruddin Haider Khan are settled at Gujranwala
.
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
for his services and contributions.
Biography
He was chieftain of a family. British RajBritish Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
retained his status same as his grandfather (Ghulam Mohammad Khan) and great grandfather Bakshi Ghulam Haider
Bakshi Ghulam Haider
Khan Bahadur Bakhshi Ghulam Haider Khan was Faujdar of a unit at the time of Battle of Assaye, which was a major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War under the command of Major General Arthur Wellesley . Latterly, he became the royal chief head of the military services hence called the Mir Bakhshi...
and was later on also appointed him as ‘Divisional’ of a Division (military)
Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
at Durbar (court). In 1868, Mohammad Sirajuddin Haider Khan was appointed as Honorary Magistrate and Sub-registrar at Farrukhnagar
Farrukhnagar
Farrukhnagar is a town and municipality in Gurgaon district in Haryana state, India. It is one of the nine administrative blocks of Gurgaon district situated 21 km from Gurgaon and shares its border with Jhajjar district. Established in 1732 by Faujdar Khan, the first Nawab of Farrukhnagar...
. In 1868, he was appointed as ‘Honorary Magistrate’ and Sub-Registrar at Farrukhnagar
Farrukhnagar
Farrukhnagar is a town and municipality in Gurgaon district in Haryana state, India. It is one of the nine administrative blocks of Gurgaon district situated 21 km from Gurgaon and shares its border with Jhajjar district. Established in 1732 by Faujdar Khan, the first Nawab of Farrukhnagar...
. In 1877, he worked as Magistrate II with a ‘Diwani’ to hear all legal cases of value of rupees 300. In 1884, this was raised to rupees 500. He was also the President of Municipal committee but resigned with all these serviced in 1893. In the same year, the General Register Office
General Register Office
The General Register Office for England and Wales is the section of the UK Identity and Passport Service responsible for the civil registration of births , adoptions, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths in England and Wales and for those same events outwith the UK if they involve a UK citizen...
was ceased because of no work load at Farrukhnagar
Farrukhnagar
Farrukhnagar is a town and municipality in Gurgaon district in Haryana state, India. It is one of the nine administrative blocks of Gurgaon district situated 21 km from Gurgaon and shares its border with Jhajjar district. Established in 1732 by Faujdar Khan, the first Nawab of Farrukhnagar...
. He was extravagant in expenditure, which led to family in penury. 1n 1886, all his businesses were taken under the custody of ‘Court of Wardens’. Because of the services of his family especially his father Sardar Bahadur Tafazzul Hussain Khan
Sardar Bahadur Tafazzul Hussain Khan
Tafazzul Hussain Khan was a key army personnel during the 1857 revolt. He was Risaldar of a mounted troop during 1857 Indian revolt and was entitled, 'Captain' and ‘Sardar Bahadur’ by British India....
and great grandfather Bakshi Ghulam Haider
Bakshi Ghulam Haider
Khan Bahadur Bakhshi Ghulam Haider Khan was Faujdar of a unit at the time of Battle of Assaye, which was a major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War under the command of Major General Arthur Wellesley . Latterly, he became the royal chief head of the military services hence called the Mir Bakhshi...
, he was granted loan of rupees 42000 with a interest of rupees 4.25 annually, which he paid later on successfully.
Awards
He was awarded with Victoria CrossVictoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
for his services and contributions in 1911 at Delhi Durbar
Delhi Durbar
The Delhi Durbar , meaning "Court of Delhi", was a mass assembly at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, to mark the coronation of a King and Queen of the United Kingdom. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, it was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire. The 1911...
. George V
George V
George V was king of the United Kingdom and its dominions from 1910 to 1936.George V or similar terms may also refer to:-People:* George V of Georgia * George V of Imereti * George V of Hanover...
also awarded him a 'Crutch' with a base of 'Gold' in a 'Silver' Box.
Books
Like his father, Sirajuddin Haider Khan was also the author of many books. His two published books are: 'Khayaban Afrinash' and 'Diwan Siraj'. The first book is on the life of Prophet Mohammad.Children
Mohammad Sirajuddin Haider Khan had three sons:- Alauddin Haider Khan (b. 1866 AD), ZaildarZaildarZaildar was a native officer in charge of a Zail in the colonial rural administration of Punjab in British India. Each Zail was an administrative unit, extending between 2 to 40 villages....
. - Nasiruddin Haider Khan (b. 1870 AD), studied at Aitchison CollegeAitchison CollegeAitchison College, Lahore, is one of the most prestigious educational institutions of its kind in South Asia. Established in 1886, it has retained its character over the years, maintaining the public school tradition of providing an education that uses academics, sports and co-curricular activities...
. In 1902, he was made “Joint-Tahsildar of District Hisar, Haryana, district GurgaonGurgaonGurgaon is the second largest city in the Indian state of Haryana. Gurgaon is the industrial and financial center of Haryana. It is located 30 km south of national capital New Delhi, about 10 kilometers from Dwarka Sub City and 268 km south of Chandigarh, the state capital...
. - Sarfrazuddin Haider Khan (b. 1873 AD) was ‘Judicional Mahrar’.
Alauddin Haider Khan had five sons: Rasheeduddin Haider Khan (b. 1885), Basheeruddin Haider Khan (b. 1892), Ameeruddin Haider Khan (b. 1895), Zameeruddin Haider Khan (b. 1901) and Iftikharuddin Haider Khan (b. 1906). The sons and grandson of Basheeruddin Haider Khan are settled at Gujranwala
Gujranwala
Gujranwala is a industrial city in the north-east of the Punjab province. It is the sixth largest city in Pakistan with a population of approximately 2,661,360 as on 24 June 2011...
.