Abdul Hameed Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892 |
| Died | 1965 (aged 70–71) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1927-1951 |
Abdul Hameed Khan (1892-1965) was an Indian merchant and politician who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council, Madras Legislative Assembly and Diwan of the Carnatic state. In 1935–36, he served as the first Muslim mayor of Madras city. He lived in Amir Mahal in Chennai, India
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Early life
Hameed Khan was born in 1894 to Dhadha Khan, a rich merchant and philanthropist. His ancestors had migrated to Madras from Afghanistan generations ago.
Political career
Hameed Khan entered politics by participating in the Khilafat Movement in Madras Presidency. In 1921, Hameed Khan, then a member of the Indian National Congress, quit the Congress to join the Swaraj Party and was elected to the Madras Legislative Council in 1927. He served in the council from 1927 to 1936 and was elected to the Madras Legislative Assembly in 1937 serving till 1951.
Hameed Khan served as Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, All India Congress Committee and the Madras Province Muslim League. In 1937, he broke away from the Indian National Congress to join the Muslim League and supported the Partition of India. Following India's independence in 1947, Hameed Khan returned to the Congress.
As Diwan
Hameed Khan served as the Diwan of the Carnatic state. He was the editor-in-chief of the Deccan Times.
References
- S. Muthiah, ed. (2008). Madras, Chennai: A 400-year record of the first city of Modern India. Vol. 1. Palaniappa Brothers. p. 153.
This page was last edited on 21 July 2021, at 21:32