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 Khanzada Muslim Rajput sect of Jadaun clan. He was a descendant of Raja Nahar Khan (through his son Malik Alaudin 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 (later Shahbad) 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.
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