Barkatullah Khan (25 October 1920 – 11 October 1973) also known as Pyare Miyan was an Indian Urdu-language poet, Advocate and politician. He served as the 6th Chief Minister of Rajasthan as the first Muslim Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 9 July 1971 to 11 October 1973, till his death as a Chief Minister.
Barkatullah Khan | |
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6th Chief Minister of Rajasthan | |
In office 9 July 1971 – 11 October 1973 | |
Preceded by | Mohan Lal Sukhadia |
Succeeded by | Hari Dev Joshi |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 October 1920 Jodhpur, Jodhpur State, British India |
Died | 11 October 1973 (aged 52) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Ushi Khan |
Education | Law (Lucknow University) |
He was a leader of Indian National Congress.[1][2] He served as a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Tijara Assembly constituency, and served from 1972 to 1977.[3]
Khan was born into a small businessman family on 25 October 1920 in Jodhpur.[4]
He went to Lucknow University for his graduation where he met Feroz Gandhi.[3][5]
Khan married Ushi Khan, they do not have any child.