After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the decay of the Mughal empire led to the establishment of several independent principalities in north India of which the territory of Farrukhabad was a part. It was founded early in the eighteenth century by the Afghan, Mohammed Khan. The subsequent struggles of his sons with Awadh, with the Rohillas and with the Marathas, culminated in Farrukhabad becoming a tributary to Awadh, by which state Farrukhabad was entirely surrounded. In 1801 Farrukhabad was ceded to the British by the Nawab Vizier of Awadh.
In 1665 was born at Mau-Rashidabad Pathan child, who was named Mohammad Khan. When he was 20, Mohammad Khan joined the bands of Pathan freebooters. At the emperor Farruksiyar's invitation to join forces with him to suppress his cousin Jahandar Shah, he joined him. When Jahandar Shah was defeated Mohammad Khan was rewarded and received the title of Nawab. After having successfully commanded he obtained leave to return home where he founded the towns of Kaimganj and Mohammadabad. The first name after his eldest son and the second(Mohammadabad) he named after himself. It is said that Farrukhsiyar became angry when he heard that Mohammad Khan had founded a town in his own name. To abate his benefactor's wrath, the nawab announced his intention of founding another town which he would name after the emperor. Mohammad Khan asked for and obtained a grant of fifty two Bamtela villages as the site of the new city which he named FARRUKHABAD after Farrukhsiyar, the foundations which were laid in 1714.
In 1665 was born at Mau-Rashidabad Pathan child, who was named Mohammad Khan. When he was 20, Mohammad Khan joined the bands of Pathan freebooters. At the emperor Farruksiyar's invitation to join forces with him to suppress his cousin Jahandar Shah, he joined him. When Jahandar Shah was defeated Mohammad Khan was rewarded and received the title of Nawab. After having successfully commanded he obtained leave to return home where he founded the towns of Kaimganj and Mohammadabad. The first name after his eldest son and the second(Mohammadabad) he named after himself. It is said that Farrukhsiyar became angry when he heard that Mohammad Khan had founded a town in his own name. To abate his benefactor's wrath, the nawab announced his intention of founding another town which he would name after the emperor. Mohammad Khan asked for and obtained a grant of fifty two Bamtela villages as the site of the new city which he named FARRUKHABAD after Farrukhsiyar, the foundations which were laid in 1714.
| Bangash Nawabs | Reign | ||
| Muhammad Khan | 1714 - 1743 | ||
| Kaim Khan | 1743 - 1748 | ||
| Imam Khan | 1748 - 1750 | ||
| Ahmad Khan Ghalib Jang | 1750 - 1771 | ||
| Diler Himmat Khan Muzaffar Jang | 1771 - 1796 | ||
| Imdat Husain Khan Nasir Jang (Amin-ud-Daula) | 1796 - 1802 |
1 Rupee - Ahmad Khan Ghalib Jang in the name of Shah Alam II, KM#28
Rev : Inscription, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad, RY#7
Details :
Plain Edge
KM#28
1 Rupee - Diler Himmat Khan Muzaffar Jang in the name of Shah Alam II, KM#28
Rev : Inscription, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad, RY#31
Details :
Plain Edge
KM#28
1 Rupee - Imdat Husain Khan Nasir Jang (Amin-ud-Daula) in the name of Shah Alam II, KM#28
Rev : Inscription, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad, RY#31
Details :
Plain Edge
KM#28
References :
- http://csridentity.com/farrukhabad/index.asp
- South Asian Coins & Paper Money (INDIAN EDITION) - Krause Publication
