Shahzada Firoz Shah

Shahzada Firoz Shah was a Mughal prince who took part in the 1857 revolution and fought the British very bravely.[1]

Early life

He was a descendant of the Mughal emperor He received training in swordsmanship, horse riding and warfare skills, He married Sultan Zamani begum who also a great supporter of him.

Struggle for freedom of India

When he returned to India after his Haj pilgrimage in 1857, he was saddened to see the oppressive policies of the British and the plight of the Indians. He opened a front against the British.[2]

He formed his own army to fight against the British while coming from Mumbai to Mandsaur. His army consisted of about 3000 soldiers from different classes and also 1000 cavalry soldiers. With his army, he deceived the British and strengthened his army by meeting Tatya Tope and Rao Saheb in Central India.[3] He fought the British fiercely on many fronts.

During a military campaign in 1859, the British chased Firoz Shah and Tatya Tope for 25 hours. Firoz Shah hid in a forest to escape from the British. The British tried to catch Firoz Shah by setting fire to the forest but failed.[4][5]

From 1857 to 1868, Firoz Shah kept fighting wars against the British by deceiving them. Firoz Shah traveled to many countries to get help and support from other countries for India's independence, but he could not get enough support.[6][7]

Death

With a desire for India's independence, Firoz Shah went to Mecca and breathed his last in Mecca in 1871 while praying for India's independence.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ علیگ, شاہد صدیقی (2021-12-17). "1857 کا عظیم گوریلا مجاہد مغل شہزادہ فیر وز شاہ، یوم وفات کے موقع پر خصوصی پیش کش". Qaumi Awaz (in Urdu). Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  2. ^ "The youthful prince Feroz Shah who fought the British valiantly". The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  3. ^ Rana, Bhawan Singh (2005). Rani of Jhansi. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. ISBN 978-81-288-0875-3.
  4. ^ "Unsung heroes of the First War of Independence". www.awazthevoice.in. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  5. ^ Sinha, Shyam Narain (1982). The Revolt of 1857 in Bundelkhand. Anuj Publications.
  6. ^ "Firoz Shah and the Uprising of 1857".
  7. ^ Heathcote, T. A. (2020-01-31). Mutiny & Insurgency in India, 1857–58: The British Army in a Bloody Civil War. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 978-1-78159-462-9.
  8. ^ "isamveri.org". isamveri.org. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  9. ^ Chand, Tara. History of Freedom Movement in India - Vol 2. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 978-81-230-2447-9.
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