Person · r. 1721 – 1751

Abdul Majid Khan

Eldest son of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, he became head of the family after his brothers displaced the usurping Abdul Suttar Khan in 1721, and ruled Savanur until he was killed fighting for Muzaffar Jang near Kadappa in 1751.

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Southern Sultanates

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vol. XXII, p. 797 · read as page image Majid Khan's son Abdul Hakim Khan had not long succeeded before he had to face a formidable confederation and to give up much of his possessions.