Mahmudabad Estate or Mahmoodabad Estate, governed from Mahmudabad, was one of the largest feudal estates in the erstwhile Kingdom of Oudh.[1] The rulers are generally referred to as Raja of Mahmudabad or Raja of Mahmoodabad.

Shaikh Siddiqui (Khanzada)
Raja & Taluqdar of Mahmudabad Awadh
Noble house
CountryKingdom of Oudh, British India, India
Founded1360 (1360)
FounderSheikh Nathu
Was rewarded large estates in Fatehpur by King of Delhi
Current headMohammad Amir Mohammad Khan
Final rulerMohammad Amir Ahmad Khan
TitlesNawab, Raja, Khan Bahadur, Amirul Omara, Saeedul Mulk, Muzzafar Jung, Ghanzanfaru-daula, Sir
Estate(s)Mahmudabad Estate
Dissolution1952 (1952)

History

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The Mahmudabad Estate was founded in 1677 by Raja Mahmud Khan.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Lethbridge, Roper (1893). The golden book of India : a genealogical and biographical dictionary of the ruling princes, chiefs, nobles, and other personages, titled or decorated of the Indian empire (illustrated, reprint ed.). Delhi: Aakar Books. p. 331. ISBN 9788187879541. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  2. ^ "KOTHI, QILA MAHMUDABAD". Retrieved 19 July 2013.
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