Anwaruddin Khan | |
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Nawab of Arcot | |
Reign | 1744–3 August 1749 |
Successor | Chanda Sahib Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah |
Full name | Muhammad Khan-i-Jahan Anwar rud-din Khan |
Born | Anwaruddin 1672 Gopamau, Hardoi District, Awadh |
Died | (aged 77) Ambur, Carnatic |
Issue | Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Carnatic Sultanate |
Service | Nawab of Arcot |
Rank | Faujdar, Subedar, Ispahsalar, Wali |
Battles / wars | Carnatic Wars |
Anwaruddin Khan (1672 – 3 August 1749), also known as Muhammad Anwaruddin, was the first Nawab of Arcot. He belonged to a family of Qannauji Sheikhs.[1] He was a major figure during the first two Carnatic Wars. He was also Subedar of Thatta from 1721–1733.