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Shahbaz Khan

Miniature painting of Shahbaz Khan Kamboh, general of Mughal emperor Akbar
Miniature painting of Shahbaz Khan Kamboh, general of Mughal emperor Akbar Image: Wikimedia Commons. Unknown authorUnknown author / Public domain

Overview

Shahbaz Khan is a name shared by several notable individuals across India, Pakistan, Australia and the historical Mughal era. The name is most commonly associated with the Indian television and film actor, but it also refers to military figures, sportspersons, scholars and tribal leaders. This article serves as a disambiguation guide to the principal persons known by this name.

Key Facts

Name Shahbaz Khan
Type Disambiguation
Notable fields Acting, military, cricket, hydrology, tribal leadership, Mughal history
Regions India, Pakistan, Australia

People

Shahbaz Khan (actor)

An Indian actor, formerly known as Haider Amir, who has worked in Hindi television and film. He is known for portraying antagonists and authoritative characters across several productions.

Shahbaz Khan (colonel)

A colonel in the Pakistan Army.

Shahbaz Khan (cricketer)

A Pakistani cricketer born in 1991.

Shahbaz Khan (hydrologist)

An Australian climatologist and hydrologist whose work concerns water resources and climate science.

Shahbaz Khan Bugti

A Baloch tribal chief from the Bugti tribe.

Shahbaz Khan Kamboh

A Mughal general (1529–1599) who served under Emperor Akbar. He was among the prominent military commanders of the Mughal court during the latter half of the 16th century.

Significance

The shared name reflects its widespread usage across South Asia and beyond, spanning historical, professional and cultural domains. The persons listed above are distinguished by their respective fields, regions and eras.

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