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Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan
Rana of Rahon
Chief of Ghorewaha
Reign1852 - 1890
SuccessorChaudhry Abdul Rehman Khan
BornRahon
DiedJullundur
IssueChaudhry Nazeer Khan
HouseKachhwaha
FatherChaudhry Ameer Khan

Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan (Urdu: چوہدری جنگباز خان) was Rana of Rahon and a prominent figure in the Ghorewaha Rajput lineage and the ruler of the Rahon Jagir, a key estate in the Punjab region during British India. He came from a family deeply rooted in local politics and administration, being the elder brother of Chaudhry Abdul Rehman Khan, a significant political figure in the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

Early Life and Background

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Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan was born into the influential Ghorewaha Rajput family of Ameer Khan, known for its military and political standing in Punjab. The family had held power in the region for several generations, with their ancestors being rewarded with land grants during the Mughal era. As the head of the Rahon Jagir, Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan inherited the responsibility of managing this important estate, known for its agricultural wealth and strategic importance.

Rule of Rahon Jagir

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As the ruler of Rahon, Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan played a crucial role in maintaining the prominence of the Ghorewaha Rajputs during a period of significant political upheaval. The Rahon Jagir had been an essential part of the family’s holdings since the Mughal period, and under Jang Baz Khan’s stewardship, it continued to thrive. His leadership ensured that the family maintained control over the region's resources and influence, even as British rule began to reshape the political landscape of India.

Family and Legacy

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Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan's family was central to the political life of Punjab. His son, Chaudhry Nazeer Khan succeeded him and continued the family’s legacy in the region. Additionally, through a marriage alliance, Jang Baz Khan became the father-in-law of Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Khan, a respected bureaucrat who went on to serve in high-ranking positions in Pakistan's government after partition.

Importance in Punjab’s History

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Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan's leadership in Rahon and his family’s continued prominence in local governance exemplify the important role played by landed aristocrats in maintaining social and political order in Punjab. The Ghorewaha Rajputs were not just landlords but also key players in the region’s political landscape, helping navigate the transition from Mughal to British rule, and eventually to independent India and Pakistan.

Through strategic marriages, alliances, and administrative expertise, Chaudhry Jang Baz Khan ensured that his family’s influence endured, making him a notable figure in the history of Punjab.

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