Thursday, August 5, 2010

Tomb of Najaf Khan near Safdarjung Airport flyover



Mirza Najaf Khan was a Persian adventurer in the court of Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.





His sister married into the family of the Nawab of Awadh. 



He also held the title of Deputy Wazir of Awadh. 




His tomb is made on mugal charbagh style.






  

He had royal lineage, having been a Safavi prince.

  

His main contribution in history was as commander in chief of the Mughal army from 1772 till his death in April 1782.

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