Jahan Khan
Durrani commander-in-chief (18th century)
About Jahan Khan
Sardar Jahan Khan, better known simply as Jahan Khan, was the war minister and commander-in-chief (Sipah-Salar) under Ahmad Shah Abdali.
In 1747, Ahmad Shah Durrani formed the Durrani Empire after he was elected as Afghan king in Kandahar by local chiefs. Sardar Jahan Khan was appointed as the army general in chief and honoured with the title of Mir Bazan and Khān-i-Khānān.
Jahan Khan partook in the various Durrani campaigns in Khorasan and in India, including the famous Third Battle of Panipat. Jahan Khan died on 14 March 1770 due to a colic attack.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jahan Khan?
durrani commander-in-chief (18th century)
When did Jahan Khan die?
Jahan Khan died on 14 March 1770.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jahan Khan (Afghan general)
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