Sher Khan II
| Sher Khan II | |
|---|---|
| Haji | |
 Khan | |
| Nawab of Radhanpur | |
| Reign | 19 December 1895 – 25 February 1910 |
| Investiture | 13 April 1907 |
| Predecessor | Bismillah Khan |
| Successor | Muhammad Jalaluddin Khan |
| Born | 8 June 1886 |
| Died | 25 February 1910 (aged 23) |
| Spouse |
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| Dynasty | Babi |
| Father | Bismillah Khan |
| Education | |
Haji Sher Khan II (8 June 1886 – 25 February 1910) was Nawab of Radhanpur from 20 December 1895 until his death in 1910.
Early life, family, and education
Khan was born on 8 June 1886 to Bismillah Khan, the Nawab of Radhanpur.[1] He was educated at the Rajkumar College, Rajkot.[2] While he was in college, he became known for being good at sports and horse riding.[3] Following his studies at the college, he underwent a course of training at Imperial Cadet Corps at Dehradun.[4] He married his cousin Bima Akbar Bakhte, a daughter of Suba Nadeali Khan.[4]
Reign
Upon the death of his father on 19 December 1895, he succeeded him to his title, rank, and dignity.[5] Owing to his minority on the occasion, the state was placed under management of Government of India.[5][6] Until he was invested with full administrative powers on 13 July 1907, the treasury and the administration of the state remained with British officers.[7][8] He had an attack of paralysis in 1908, and under medical advice, he took a sea voyage to England and, there in London, placed himself under the care of Victor Horsley.[2][9] In 1909, owing to his ill health, the state was placed under the care of A. O. Korrishi by the Government of India.[9]
Death
He died while at sea on 25 February 1910 and was succeeded by his brother Muhammad Jalaluddin Khan.[7][9]
Titles and styles
| Styles of Sher Khan II | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Reference style | His Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
Khan held numerous titles starting from his birth, as the son of a Nawab of Radhanpur, and following his accession to his father's throne. Each is listed below; where two dates are shown, the first indicates the date of receiving the title, and the second indicates the date of its loss or renunciation:
- 8 June 1886 – 19 December 1895: Nawabzada Sher Khan Sahib of Radhanpur
- 19 December 1895 – 25 February 1910: His Highness Nawab Sher Khan II Sahib Bahadur, Nawab of Radhanpur
References
- ↑ Dept, India Foreign and Political (1909). A Collection of Treaties, Engagements and Sanads, Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries. Superintendent Government Printing, India. p. 237.
- 1 2 Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 274.
- ↑ Forty Years of the Rajkumar College, 1870-1910: 1906-1910. Hazel, Watson & Viney. 1910. p. 328.
- 1 2 Addison, Henry Robert; Oakes, Charles Henry; Lawson, William John; Sladen, Douglas Brooke Wheelton (1910). Who's who. A. & C. Black. p. 1590.
- 1 2 Department, India Foreign and Political (1909). Bombay presidency. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India. p. 237.
- ↑ Addison, Henry Robert; Oakes, Charles Henry; Lawson, William John; Sladen, Douglas Brooke Wheelton (1905). Who's who. A. & C. Black. p. 1321.
- 1 2 Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address. Superintendent Government Print., India. 1911. p. 205.
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India. Anmol Publications. 1996. p. 163. ISBN 978-81-7041-859-7.
- 1 2 3 Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. pp. 619, 622. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4.