Amjad Ali Shah (c. 1801 – 13 February 1847) was the fourth King of Oudh from 7 May 1842 to 13 February 1847.[2]
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Reign | 7 May 1842 – 13 February 1847 | ||||
Coronation | 17 May 1842, Farhat Bakhsh Palace, Lucknow | ||||
Predecessor | Muhammad Ali Shah | ||||
Successor | Wajid Ali Shah | ||||
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Born | before 30 January 1801 Lucknow | ||||
Died | (1874-02-13)February 13, 1874 Farhat Bakhsh Palace, Lucknow | ||||
Burial |
Imambara Sibtainabad, Hazratganj, Lucknow
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Spouse | Malika Kishwar Taj Ara Begum[1] Hussaini Khanum[1] Mosahib Khanum[1] Sakina Khanum[1] Malika Ahad[1] | ||||
Issue | Mustafa Ali Wajid Ali Shah Mirza Jawad Khan | ||||
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House | Nishapuri | ||||
Dynasty | Oudh | ||||
Father | Muhammad Ali Shah | ||||
Religion | Shia Islam |
His reign began in May 1842.[3] His administration was responsible for a new bridge over the river Gomti and a metalled road from LucknowtoKanpur.[3] He also built the Hazratganj and Aminabad Bazar, major shopping markets in Lucknow.[4]
He died of cancer[5] on 13 February 1847 at the age of 47 years. He is buried at Imambara Sibtainabad in the western part of Hazratganj, Lucknow.[6] He was succeeded by his son Wajid Ali Shah.
Preceded by | Padshah-e-Oudh, Shah-e Zaman 7 May 1842 – 13 Feb 1847 |
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