Anwaruddin Khan
Anwaruddin Khan | |
|---|---|
| Nawab of Arcot | |
| Reign | 1744–3 August 1749 |
| Successor | Chanda Sahib Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah |
| Full name | Muhammad Khan-i-Jahan Anwar rud-din Khan |
| Born | Anwaruddin 1672 Gopamau, Hardoi district, Awadh |
| Died | (aged 77) Ambur, Carnatic |
| Issue | Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Carnatic Sultanate |
| Service | Nawab of Arcot |
| Rank | Faujdar, Subedar, Ispahsalar, Wali |
| Battles / wars | Carnatic Wars |
Anwaruddin Khan (1672 – 3 August 1749), also known as Muhammad Anwaruddin, was the first Nawab of Arcot of the second dynasty. He belonged to a family of Qannauji Sheikhs. He was a major figure during the first two Carnatic Wars. He was also Subedar of Thatta from 1721–1733. He also defeated the Marathas on several occasions.