11 Facts About Muhammad Habibullah

Khan Bahadur Sir Muhammad Habibullah KCSI KCIE was an Indian politician and administrator who served as the Diwan of Travancore from 1934 to 1936.

Muhammad Habibullah was a member of the Arcot royal family and closely related to the Nawabs of Arcot.

Muhammad Habibullah studied law at Zila High School in Saidapet and joined the bar at Vellore in July 1888.

Muhammad Habibullah was involved in local commerce politics and was elected honorary chairman of the Vellore municipality in 1895.

Muhammad Habibullah resigned from his legal practice upon being elected official secretary in September 1901, and served in that role until September 1905.

Muhammad Habibullah was then elected chairman, a position he held for 14 years.

In 1919, Muhammad Habibullah was India's delegate to the first session of the League of Nations.

Muhammad Habibullah led India's delegation to South Africa from 1926 to 1927.

Muhammad Habibullah was appointed Dewan of Travancore by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore, on 15 March 1934, and remained in office for two years.

Muhammad Habibullah was awarded the title of Khan Bahadur by the Indian government in 1905.

Muhammad Habibullah was made a Companion of the Indian Empire in 1920 and a Knight Bachelor in 1922.