Sher Mohammad Khan

Sher Mohammad Khan was the Nawab of Palanpur from 1878 until his death in 1918. Early life and family Sher was born in 1852 to Zorawar Muhammad Khan, the Nawab of Palanpur. He married and had three sons: Fateh Khan, Taley Muhammad Khan, and Yawar Hussain Khan.

Reign Upon the death of his father on 28 August 1878, he ascended the throne of Palanpur. At the time he assumed the reins of the government, the financial resources of Palanpur were not in satisfactory condition. On this occasion, when he paid homage to George V and Queen Mary, he was wearing a white dress, a colored turban, diamond jewelry, and the ribbon of the Order of the Indian Empire.

Death He died on 28 September 1918 and was succeeded by Taley Muhammad Khan as Nawab of Palanpur.

Titles, styles, and honours

Titles and styles Sher was originally styled as Wali Ahad Nawabzada Sahib during the lifetime of his father. Following the death of his father and his accession to the throne, he was styled as His Highness the Diwan of Palanpur. He was granted the title of Nawab as a personal distinction, and in 1911, he was subsequently granted the same title as a hereditary distinction.

His complete titles were: His Highness Zubdat ul-Mulk Diwan Mahakhan Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan Palanpur.

Honours He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1893 and was promoted to Kinght Grand Commander of the same order in 1898. The number of gun salutes he was entitled to was raised from 11 to 13 guns as a mark of personal distinction.