Jan Sipar Khan

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Jan Sipar Khan, born Mir Bahadur Dil, was a Mughal noble during Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign. He earned his title by supporting Aurangzeb in the Mughal war of succession (1658–1659).

Family and early career:
- He was the son of Sayyid Muhammad Sanzwari, who came from Iraq to Mughal India, and who served under Jahangir as Mukhtar Khan.
- His brother Mukhtar Khan was a Mughal governor of Bidar.
- In 1681 he became faujdar (governor) of Bidar, helped by his son Rustam Dil Khan.

Governor of Hyderabad Subah:
- After Golconda was annexed, he became the first permanent governor (subahdar) of Hyderabad Subah, around 1689, and served for about twelve years until his death in 1700. His son Rustam Dil Khan assisted him as deputy.
- Jan Sipar Khan lived in Hyderabad, while Rustam led campaigns in the surrounding areas. The early years were hard, with revolts and Maratha raids. In 1691 he sheltered in the Golconda fort during a raid while nearby villages were looted. By 1692 the raids eased as focus shifted to Jinji, bringing a period of relative peace. In 1695 he also governed the Kaulas district west of the city, a large area.

Death and legacy:
- Jan Sipar Khan died in 1700, after about twelve years as Hyderabad’s governor, and was buried in Kali Masjid, Yaqutpura, Hyderabad, beside his son Rustam Dil Khan. At his death his rank was 3500 zat and 2700 sowar.