Draft:Capt. Haji Gul Mawaz Khan, Sardar Bhadur

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Gul Mawaz Khan

Gul Mawaz Khan was a distinguished military officer who served in the 18th King George's Own Lancers. Born into a military family, he was the son of Nadir Ali Khan, a Risaldar-Major in the 1880s. Ref<https://www.soldiersofthequeen.com/softheq-british-india-nadir-ali-khan

“an exceptionally able man and a grand sportsman, rider and polo player, who could without effort hit a polo ball half way down the ground. He played in the regimental team which won the Native Cavalry Polo Tournament in 1899, and made his final appearance in the team of 1920.” <ref><https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/18thbengallancersgulmawazkhan.htm

Military Career:

Gul Mawaz Khan joined the regiment on December 7, 1892, and rose through the ranks:

- Jemadar (August 1, 1894) - Ressaidar (March 1, 1903) - Risaldar (November 1, 1907) - Risaldar-Major (July 12, 1912)

His Special Duty in Egypt in 1916 gave him the opportunity of making the pilgrimage to Mecca thus adding the prefix ‘Haji’ to his name. He headed a delegation to the Holy City and his departure is described in Shifting Sands by Major N N E Bray: ‘Gul Mawaz mounted a mule; his huge bulk of fourteen stone made the beast’s back bend as he lowered himself into the saddle. His hearty, honest laugh broke out as he contrasted his present mount with his fine chestnut charger in France. The Risaldar-Major of a crack cavalry regiment on a mule! Well, it was in the King’s service. He dug his heels into the mule’s stomach and trotted of ref<https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/18thbengallancersgulmawazkhan.htm

Notable Assignments and Honours:

- Tirah Campaign (1897-1898) - Represented the regiment at King Edward VII's coronation (1902) - Served on King George V's staff at the Delhi Durbar (1911) - Awarded the Victorian Medal - Served in World War I and special duty in Egypt (1916-1919) - Promoted to Honorary Captain (July 1, 1920) - Awarded the Indian Order of Merit (September 21, 1918)

Retirement:

Gul Mawaz Khan was pensioned on January 1, 1921.

References https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/18thbengallancersgulmawazkhan.htm

https://www.soldiersofthequeen.com/softheq-british-india-nadir-ali-khan

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