Barkatullah Khan

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Barkatullah Khan (25 October 1920 – 11 October 1973) also known as Pyare Miyan was an Indian Urdu-language poet, Advocate and politician. He served as the 6th Chief Minister of Rajasthan as the first Muslim Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 9 July 1971 to 11 October 1973, till his death as a Chief Minister. He was a leader of Indian National Congress. He served as a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Tijara Assembly constituency, and served from 1972 to 1977.

Early life

Khan was born into a small businessman family on 25 October 1920 in Jodhpur. He went to Lucknow University for his graduation where he met Feroz Gandhi.

Personal life

Khan married Ushi Khan, they do not have any child.

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