Ali Asghar | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 18th century |
| Full name | Khan Zaman Khan Bahadur Ali Asghar |
| Born | Ferozepur Jhirka |
| Died | 1743 Shahjahanbad |
| Buried | Ferozepur Jhirka |
| Noble family | Qadi |
| Spouse(s) | Shah Bibi |
| Father | Qazi Ghulam Mustafa |
| Mother | Bibi Rasti |
Ali Asghar (died ca 1155 AH/1743 AD) was one of the prominent Emir and nobleman during the Mughal empire. He was entitled 'Khan Zaman Khan Bahadur' by Emperor Farrukhsiyar. He remained in many important posts during the successive rules of Bahadur Shah I, Jahandar Shah, Farrukhsiyar, Rafi ud Darajat, Shah Jahan II and Muhammad Shah.
The fort at Ferozepur Jhirka was built by him. He died in Shahjahanbad (Delhi) on 4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1155 AH/30 January 1743 at the age of 70 years.[1]