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Hamid Ali Khan

1875–1930 · 20th century · Also known as Hamid Ali Khan Bahadur

Hamid Ali Khan was Nawab of Rampur from 1889 until his death in 1930. A patron of learning, music and Urdu poetry, he enlarged the Rampur Raza Library and built the Hamid Manzil palace that now houses it. His court attracted poets and musicians, continuing Rampur's role as a refuge for the culture of Delhi and Lucknow.

Hamid Ali Khan
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Rampur State

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