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 ZIA-UD-DIN KHAN, MAULAVI, Khan, Shams-ul-Ulama.

The title of Khan was conferred, as a personal distinction, on 2oth May 1870, and that of Shams-ul-Ulama, for his eminence in oriental learning, on 16th February 1887, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Her Majesty's reign. The latter honour entitles him to take rank in Darbar immediately after titular Nawabs. He is the grandson of the late Nawab Shaikh Ghulam Hasan Khan, Jdgirddr of Basi. In addition to his Arabic scholarship, which is of the very highest order, he is a profound mathematician, and has a considerable knowledge of physical science. He has been appointed an Extra Assistant Commissioner. He has three sons Anwar-ud-din Khan, Munawar-ud-din Khan, and Nasar-ud-din Khan.

Residence. Delhi, Punjab.

ZUHR-UD-DIN AHMAD, HAJI, Khan Bahadur.

Born 1841. The title was conferred, as a personal distinction, on 3rd March 1876, in recognition of his position as son-in-law of the Nawab Ghausia Begam (q.v.}.

Residence. Madras.

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