Sultan Sarang Khan
Second Chief of Gakhars
About Sultan Sarang Khan
Sultan Sarang Khan was an Indian traditional leader or chief.
Sarang Khan Gakhar was a Punjabi Muslim chief of the Gakhar clan. He became chief in 1520 after the death of Hathi Khan, and was recognised on his position by the Mughal emperor Babur.
Sarang Khan refused to recognise Suri usurpation of power from Humayun and died fighting against Sher Shah Suri at Rawat Fort in 1541 along with 16 of his sons.
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Who was Sultan Sarang Khan?
second Chief of Gakhars
When did Sultan Sarang Khan die?
Sultan Sarang Khan died in 1546.
What was Sultan Sarang Khan's occupation?
Sultan Sarang Khan was a traditional leader or chief.
What nationality was Sultan Sarang Khan?
Sultan Sarang Khan was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sultan Sarang Khan
· DBpedia: Sarang Khan Gakhar
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