Khanzada Alawal Khan
| Raja Khanzada Alawal Khan | |
|---|---|
| Raja Khan Bahadur | |
| Wāli of Mewat | |
| Reign | 1485-1504 |
| Predecessor | Khanzada Zakaria Khan |
| Successor | Khanzada Hasan Khan Mewati |
| Died | |
| Military career | |
| Battles / wars | |
| House | Khanzada Rajput |
| Father | Khanzada Zakaria Khan |
Wali-e-Mewat Raja Khanzada Alawal Khan, Bahadur, son of Khanzada Zakaria Khan Mewati, was the Khanzada Rajput ruler of Mewat from 1485 till 1504.[1] He was succeeded by his son Hasan Khan Mewati as Wali-e-Mewat in 1504. In 1492 he won Bala Quila from Nikumbh Rajputs to stop the practice of human sacrifice.[2] It is also believed that the city of Alwar is named after him.
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