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Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah
Summary
Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, or Muhammed Ali, Wallajah (7 July 1717 – 13 October 1795), was the Nawab of the Carnatic from 1749 until his death in 1795.
He declared himself Nawab in 1749. This position was disputed between Wallajah and Chanda Sahib. In 1752 after the several clashes, Chanda Sahib's forces and his french allies were expelled from Arcot officially Declaring Wallajah Nawab On 26 August 1765. His reign was recognised by Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.
Wallajah an ally of the British East India Company supporting them in the Carnatic Wars against Chanda sahib. During his rule, the Carnatic region saw stronger ties with the British and growing influence of the British East India Company. This also limited French Influence in the region.
Wallajah also constructed Chepauk Palace in 1768. This Palace was constructed by British Paul Benfield using Indo-Saracenic architecture. It became the main residence of Wallajah. After the construction this palace, Wallajah moved the capital from Arcot to Chepauk, which served as the capital of the Carnatic Sultanate until 1855.
Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah was born on 7 July 1717 in Delhi. His father Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, was the current Nawab of Carnatic of Qannauji Sheikh origin. His mother, Fakhr un-nisa Begum Sahiba, was the niece of Sayyid Ali Khan Safavi ul-Mosawi of Persia. She was also known by the title "Naib suba of Trichonopoly."
Wallajah was the Nawab of Arcot in 1749, however wasn't officially crowned until 1752, after the defeat of Chanda Sahib's forces in the Siege of Arcot. Wallajah was often referred to himself as the Subedar of the Carnatic in his letters and correspondence with the then Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah was granted the titles of "Siraj ud-Daula", Anwar ud-din Khan Bahadur, and Dilawar Jang, together with the Subadarship of the Carnatic Payeen Ghaut and a mensab of 5,000 zat and 5,000 sowar, the Mahi Maratib, Naubat, etc. by Imperial firman on 5 April 1750.
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