Jan Sipar Khan

Jan Sipar Khan
MonarchAurangzeb
5th Faujdar of Bidar
In office
1681–c. 1687
DeputyRustam Dil Khan
Preceded byQalandar Khan
Succeeded byRustam Dil Khan
Subahdar of Hyderabad
In office
c. 1689–1700
DeputyRustam Dil Khan
Preceded byRuhullah Khan
Succeeded byRustam Dil Khan
Personal details
Born
Mir Bahadur Dil
Died1700
Resting placeKali Masjid, Yaqutpura, Hyderabad
RelationsMukhtar Khan (brother)
ChildrenRustam Dil Khan
ParentSayyid Muhammad Sanzwari (father)
Military service
Battles/warsMughal war of succession (1658–1659)

Mir Bahadur Dil (died 1700), known by the title Jan Sipar Khan (lit.'The Life-scattering Khan'),[1] was a noble of the Mughal Empire. He was active during the reign of emperor Aurangzeb, and held offices in the Deccan region of the empire. His most notable position was in the Mughal province of Hyderabad Subah, where he served as its first permanent subahdar (governor) for twelve years, dying in office.

  1. ^ Richards 1976, p. 244.