Turrebaz Khan

Turrebaz Khan (, ) (died ), also known as Turram Khan, was an Indian Rohilla revolutionary who fought against the British in Hyderabad State during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was hung by the British.

Life Turrebaz Khan was born to a Pathan Muslim family in Begum Bazar in present-day Hyderabad district. He revolted against the British Indian Empire, despite opposition from the ruling Nizam. A street is named after him in Begum Bazar.

On 17 July about 500 rebels led by Maulvi Allauddin and Turrebaz Khan took out a protest march from Mecca Masjid to the British Residency. The protesters turned violent and attacked the residency. The British forces opened fire. The protesters sustained a counter-attack for a few hours but had to retreat thereafter. Khan was arrested, while Maulvi Alauddin managed to flee.

In popular culture

Notable for his valour and courage, his name is often used as a slang for describing someone as heroic.