Draft:Chaudhri Sultan Ali
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Chaudhri Sultan Ali was a Zaildar, leading proprietor of Ajnala, and the chief of the Gujjar tribe, which occupies a leading position amongst Zamindars in the Gujrat District, at the time of the annexation of the Punjab.
Chaudhri Sultan Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Early 19th century |
| Died | Late 19th century |
| Nationality | British Indian |
| Occupation | Jagirdar |
| Known for | - |
| Children | Muhammad Khan Ahmad Khan Fazal Ali Khan |
| Family | Nawabs of Gujrat |
In July 1854, when investigations into rent-free tenures were made Chaudhri Sultan Ali put forward a claim to the half muafi of Ajnala amounting to Rs. 325 which he had enjoyed from the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In 1857, when the Chibs of Deva fell on the village of Dokhua, he came forward at the head of 1,000 retainers of his own clan for whom he refused to accept any pay, and guarded that part of the district which borders on Kashmir.[1] Chaudhri Sultan Ali of Ajnala rendered conspicuous services and received due awards.[2] His troops also went to Delhi and were useful during the siege. For these services his inam claims were reconsidered, and the result was a grant of the village of Dhinda Kalan in jagir by the Governor-General. He was an energetic Zaildar and also distinguished himself by giving valuable aid during the cholera epidemic of 1872. He encouraged education and vaccination in his ilaqa and was a kursi nashin. Chaudhri Sultan Ali left three sons Muhammad Khan, Ahmad Khan and Fazal Ali.[1][2] The Nawabzada family of Gujrat are his direct descendants.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Griffin Lepel. H Sir (1940). Chiefs And Families Of Note In The Punjab Vol-i.
- ^ a b Elliott Capt, A. c (1902). The Chronicles Of Gujrat. Deputy Controller, Printing and Stationery Department, Punjab.
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