Khwaja Kamal | |
|---|---|
خواجہ کمال | |
| The last Subahdar of Berar Subah | |
| Iwaz Khan Azad-u’d Daulah Bahadur Amir-al Umara | |
| In office ?–1724 | |
| Appointed by | Mir Jumla III |
| Monarchs | Aurangzeb Muhammad Azam Shah Bahadur Shah I Jahandar Shah Farrukhsiyar Rafi ud-Darajat Shah Jahan II Muhammad Shah |
| Preceded by | Ghazi ud-Din Khan Feroze Jung I |
| Constituency | Berar Subah |
| First Prime Minister of Hyderabad | |
| In office 1724–1730 | |
| Monarch | Asaf Jah I |
| Succeeded by | Anwarullah Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Turan |
| Died | 1730 Mughal Empire |
| Resting place | Khuldabad, Dargah of Sheikh Burhanuddin |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mughal Empire Nizam of Hyderabad |
| Rank | 7,000/7,000 Mansabdar |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Balapur Battle of Shakar Kheda Nizam's Carnatic campaigns (1725-27) |
Khwaja Kamal, commonly known as Iwaz Khan, was a Turani Mughal leader who served as the last Subahdar of the Berar Subah under the Mughal empire. He also held the distinction of being the first Dewan (Prime Minister) of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
He earned the title Iwaz Khan from Emperor Aurangzeb of the Mughal Empire and served as the Faujdar of Berar under the patronage of Mir Jumla III, maintaining this position until 1724. Subsequently, he allied with his nephew Nizamul Mulk, providing crucial support in various conflicts against the Mughal Empire and the Sayyid Brothers, a pivotal role in the establishment of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Recognizing his contributions, Nizam appointed him as the prime minister of his dominions and elevated his Mansabdar to 7000/7000, granting him the prestigious title of Amir-al Umara of the realm.
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