27 Facts About Bhopal State

Bhopal State was an Islamic principality founded in the beginning of 18th-century India by the Afghan Mughal noble Dost Muhammad Khan.

Bhopal State was founded in 1707 CE by Dost Mohammad Khan, a Pashtun soldier in the Mughal army, who became a mercenary after the Emperor Aurangzeb's death and annexed several territories to his fiefdom.

Some Islamic revival activities of the Bhopal state were met with disapproval by the British authorities.

State of Bhopal was established by Dost Mohammad Khan, a pashtun soldier in the Mughal Army.

Bhopal State annexed several other territories in Malwa to his state.

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Bhopal State became a British protectorate in 1818 after the Third Anglo-Maratha War and was ruled by the Orakzai descendants of Dost Mohammad Khan until 1949, when it was annexed by the Dominion of India after a popular revolt against the ruling dynasty.

Marathas conquered several nearby states, including Indore to the west and Gwalior to the north, but Bhopal remained a Muslim-ruled state under Dost Mohammed Khan's successors.

Bhopal State built gardens and barracks for British guests and soldiers in Jahangirabad.

In 1778, during the First Anglo-Maratha War, when the British General Thomas Goddard campaigned across India, Bhopal was one of the few states that reached out to the British.

The Nawab of Bhopal State petitioned in vain to be received under British protection.

Bhopal State remained a friend of British Government during the British Raj in India.

In February–March 1818, Bhopal became a princely state in British India as a result of the Anglo-Bhopal treaty between the East India Company and Nawab Nazar Muhammad.

Bhopal State declared that her 2-year-old daughter Sikander will follow her as the ruler.

Bhopal State cared very well for her subjects and took her dinners only after receiving the news every night that all her subjects had taken meals.

Bhopal State built the Jama Masjid and her beautiful palace the 'Gohar Mahal' in Bhopal.

Bhopal State ruled till 1837 when she died having adequately prepared her daughter for ruling the state.

Bhopal State was trained in the martial arts, and fought many battles during her reign.

Bhopal State did a lot of public welfare too – she built roads and reconstructed the fort.

Bhopal State required undertakings from the balahi and patel of every village, to report any violations to the concerned thana.

Bhopal State published a pamphlet from Sikandari press, denying the charges of British interference in the religious affairs of Hindus and Muslims.

Bhopal State built a vast mini-city, called Shahjahanabad after her.

Bhopal State built many other beautiful buildings as well, including Ali Manzil, Amir Ganj, Barah Mahal, Ali Manzil, Be nazir Complex, Khawasoura, Mughalpura, Nematpua and Nawab Manzils.

Bhopal State had her own palace Sadar Manzil ; yet preferred the quiet and serene environment at the outskirts of the city.

Bhopal State developed her own walled mini-city, named Ahmedabad after her late husband.

Bhopal State was the first president of the All India Conference on Education and first chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University.

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Later, in February 1949, the political detainees were released and the Nawab Bhopal State had to sign the agreement for merger on 30 April 1949.

The new Bhopal State was declared a "Part C" state, governed by a chief commissioner appointed by the President of India.