Ali Bahadur II

Ali Bahadur II (born 1832 - dead 1873) (r. 1850–1858) was the last ruler (styled Nawab of Banda) of the Banda (state).[1][2] He decided to join the unsuccessful Indian Rebellion of 1857, he joined forces of Rani of Jhansi, Rao Sahib and Tantia Tope and was one of Major Commanders of Rebel force at Gwalior and in the aftermath his state was annexed by the British Raj. He surrendered in November 1858 and lived in exile at Indore with Pension of Rs. 36,000 per annum[3] and he died in 1873.[1][4]

He was a descendant of Peshwa Baji Rao I and his Muslim wife Mastani.[3]

References
  1. Pillai, Manu S. (6 December 2019). "Muslim sons of a Brahmin 'Peshwa'". Livemint.
  2. "800 शहीद और 300 क्रांतिकारियों को हुई थी फांसी" (in Hindi). Amar Ujala. April 18, 2019.
  3. Deepa Agarwal. Rani Lakshmibai. Penguin Books. p. 17. ISBN 9788184758061.
  4. David P. Henige (2004). Princely States of India: A Guide to Chronology and Rulers. Orchid Press. p. 36. ISBN 978-974-524-049-0.
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