Tipu khan bahadur part 1
Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur Sahab was a High Ranking Official, Elite Mansabdar and taught horse riding to His Highness Nawab Mir Mehboob Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah VI, He was the Greatest Horseman in India of the time and wrote books on Horses, which are important source of knowledge for all Horse lovers. Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was very close to His Highness and accompanied him in Hunting and shikars expeditions, and also accompanied His Highness to the GReat Delhi Durbar in 1903. In 1886 A.D he was bestowed with the Titles of 'KHANI' and 'BAHADURI' for bravery and courage.. In 1898 A.D he was presented with The Golden Crop by His Highness for his exceptional skills and Horsemanship.
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Tipu Khan Bahadur like his ancestors was an expert Horse rider and was the only one Master in the art of Horse Riding and very famous. He highly skilled, respected and favourite of Nawab Muqtar-ul-Mulk Salar Jung I. Due to this close acquaintance he had the Royal permission and rare privilege of unhindered access into Royal Palace The Purani Haveli. The Asaf Jah V Nawab Afzal-ud-Dowlah Bahadur favoured him and kept him near to him. Nawab Tipu Khan was given instructions to train in Horse riding to the Crown Prince Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur from childhood. Apart from training, he used to be the Guardian to the Young Ruler and because of this he was promoted to a high position. He was awarded with Titles by the Royal Authorities and this attracted many Princes and Nobles of the time. In the beginning he was awarded the Jagir of Gudur and Tehsil-e-Baghaat.
His Great Grand son Wajahat Ahmed Khan lives in Hyderabad and also an Horse rider and passionate of horses and participates in Equestrian Sports. He is Life Member of Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) and Telangana State Equestrian Association (TSEA).