Mohammad Azim Khan

This article is about the early 19th century Afghan noble. For the 17th century Mughal general, see Azim Khan's Tomb. For the Afghan cricketer, see Azim Khan (cricketer).

Mohammad Azim Khan
Portrait of Mohammad Azim Khan
Afghan Governor of Kashmir
In office
1812–1819
MonarchMahmud Shah
Preceded byFateh Khan
Succeeded byJabbar Khan
Personal details
Born
Kandahar, Durrani Empire
Died1823 (1824)
Durrani Empire
ChildrenHabibullah Khan
ParentPayinda Khan
Military service
AllegianceAfghan Empire
Battles/wars
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Mohammad Azim Khan Barakzai was the Afghan governor of Kashmir from 1812 to 1819. He was the fifth son of the chief of the Barakzai tribe, Payandah Khan. His elder brother Fateh Khan was the kingmaker and vizier to Mahmud Shah Durrani.


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