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During the Battle of Shakar Kheda between the Mughal Empire and the Nizam, Iwaz Khan played a pivotal role in the victory of the Nizam's forces. He repelled a larger contingent of Mughal cavalry, totaling 9,000, which had been ordered by
Mubariz Khan. This successful defense contributed significantly
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Khwaja Kamal was titled as 'Iwaz Khan' by
Emperor Aurangzeb and 'Azad-u’d Daulah Bahadur' by Nizamul Mulk, was granted a Mansabdar of 5000/5000, earning him the title 'Amir-al Kabir' (the Great Amir). In recognition of his contributions, he was promoted to a rank of 7,000 zat and 7,000 horse, which
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revenue collections. Iwaz Khan led a successful campaign against
Maratha tax collectors in the Carnatic region, effectively expelling them from the villages. In the ensuing clashes, the Marathas suffered significant losses and were compelled to withdraw. Expanding his operations, Iwaz Khan advanced
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Iwaz Khan, the maternal uncle of
Nizamul Mulk, lent his support to his nephew when he rebelled against the Sayyid Brothers, marching from Malwa to Deccan. Alongside his troops, Iwaz Khan sided with Nizamul Mulk, participating in both the Battle of Balapur and the Battle of Burhanpur, both of which
496:, the Nizam urgently dispatched Iwaz Khan to take action. Despite Iwaz Khan's attempts to engage in a decisive battle, Bajirao continually evaded confrontation by swiftly moving through the countryside. In response, Iwaz Khan deployed rapid response units to pursue Bajirao, who retreated to
360:'s reign. He was closely associated with Firoz Jang, who subsequently suggested to Aurangzeb to bestow upon him the title of 'Iwaz Khan'. Khwaja served as the trusted aide of Ghaziuddin Khan during his tenure as the
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resulted in victories for
Nizamul Mulk and his allies against the Sayyid Brothers. Following this, Nizam honoured Iwaz Khan by the title 'Azad-u’d Daulah Bahadur' for his loyalty. Before departing for
336:. Recognizing his contributions, Nizam appointed him as the prime minister of his dominions and elevated his Mansabdar to 7000/7000, granting him the prestigious title of Amir-al Umara of the realm.
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Iwaz Khan served as his most trusted advisor, and Nizamu'l-Mulk relied heavily on his counsel, never embarking on any campaign or daily administrative task without seeking Iwaz Khan's advice.
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In 1724, Aiwaz Khan assumed the position of prime minister of the Nizam. As part of efforts to consolidate power, the Nizam sent an army commanded by Iwaz Khan to the
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I and Fateh Singh
Bhonsle. Iwaz Khan's forces achieved victory over the Marathas led by Bajirao and Fateh Singh, forcing them to retreat from the Carnatic region.
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