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| Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan | |
|---|---|
| Rana of Rahon | |
| Chief of Ghorewaha | |
| Reign | 1852 - 1890 |
| Successor | Chaudhry Abdul Rehman Khan |
| Born | Rahon |
| Died | Jullundur |
| Issue | Chaudhry Nazeer Khan |
| House | Kachhwaha |
| Father | Chaudhry Ameer Khan |
Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan (Urdu: چوہدری جنگباز خان) was a prominent Punjabi leader and the Rana of Rahon, a historical estate in the Punjab region during British India. He was a leading figure of the Ghorewaha Rajput lineage, which had been influential in the region for centuries. As the ruler of Rahon Jagir, Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan played a significant role in the political and administrative affairs of Punjab in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Early Life and Background
[edit]Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan was born into the renowned Ghorewaha Rajput family of Ameer Khan, known for its historical ties to military and administrative roles in Punjab. The Ghorewaha Rajputs were a key landowning class who maintained their influence through loyalty to successive empires, including the Mughal Empire.
Rule of Rahon Jagir
[edit]As the ruler of Rahon, Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan played a crucial role in maintaining the prominence of the Ghorewaha Rajputs during a period of significant political upheaval. The Rahon Jagir had been an essential part of the family’s holdings since the Mughal period, and under Jang Baz Khan’s stewardship, it continued to thrive. His leadership ensured that the family maintained control over the region's resources and influence, even as British rule began to reshape the political landscape of India.
Family and Legacy
[edit]- Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Khan, son in law of Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan a prominent bureaucrat who held significant administrative roles in post-Partition Pakistan, including position Home Secretary of West Pakistan. His legacy as a competent statesman is well-recognized in Pakistan’s early bureaucratic history.
- Chaudhry Abdul Rehman Khan, his younger brother, was a distinguished political figure who served as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
- His son, Chaudhry Nazeer Khan, succeeded him as the head of the Rahon Jagir and continued the family’s leadership, ensuring the estate remained an economic and administrative stronghold in Punjab.