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 MEER FUTTEH KHAN, THOEA, AND EMAM BUKHSH. (279)

HE Photograph represents three other members of the Talpoor family; on the right is Meer Futteh Khan, eldest son of H. H. Shere Mahomed, of Meerpoor, the last of the Talpoor chiefs who withstood the British, and was defeated at the battle of Dubha, March 24, 1843. He is stated to have no great abilities, but to be active and zealous in all he undertakes. In 1859 he attended Captain Tyrwhitt for many months during the disturbances in the Nuggur Parkur districts, sharing his fatigues and rough marches like a true Beloch soldier. The figure to the left is his brother, the youngest son of the ex-Ameer, and standing between them is Meer Thora Khan, who is married to their sister. The family is supported by pensions from the British Government of India, and are allowed to reside in Sind.