Nawab Feroz Khan


Khanzada Nawab Feroz Khan was the first Nawab of Shahabad, Alwar and a Commander in Mughal Army. He was a close confidant and trusted aide of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I. He belonged to a Khanzada Muslim Rajput family. He was a descendant of Raja Nahar Khan, who was a Rajput ruler of Mewat State in 14th century. Due to his loyal service in Mughal Army, he was granted the Jagir of Simbli by Emperor Bahadur Shah I in 1710.
He was killed in the battle fought in 1712 between Mughal princes Jahandar Shah and Azim-ush-Shan.