Sher Mohammad Khan
Sher Mohammad Khan was the Nawab of Palanpur from 1878 until his death in 1918.
Early life and family
Sher was born in 1852 to Zorawar Muhammad Khan, the Nawab of Palanpur. He married and had three sons: Fateh Khan, Taley [Mohammad Khan|Taley Muhammad Khan], and Yawar Hussain Khan.Reign
Upon the death of his father on 28 August 1878, he ascended the throne of Palanpur. At the time he assumed the reins of the government, the financial resources of Palanpur were not in satisfactory condition. The revenues did not exceed Rs. 3,00,000, and this amount was subject to various deductions, including substantial sums payable as tribute to Baroda and expenses such as the maintenance of the levy. The first thing he did was direct his attention towards developing the agricultural resources of his state. He populated 68 new villages and brought a vast area of arable land under tillage. He sank 3,000 wells for irrigation purposes.He attended the Delhi Durbar of 1911. On this occasion, when he paid homage to George V and Queen Mary, he was wearing a white dress, a colored turban, diamond jewelry, and the ribbon of the Order of the Indian Empire. He was also carrying the sword presented to his ancestors by Akbar. He had come to Delhi with his two sons and a suite of 300 people.
Death
He died on 28 September 1918 and was succeeded by Taley Muhammad Khan as Nawab of Palanpur.Titles, styles, and honours
Titles and styles
Sher was originally styled as Wali Ahad Nawabzada Sahib during the lifetime of his father. Following the death of his father and his accession to the throne, he was styled as His Highness the Diwan of Palanpur. He was granted the title of Nawab as a personal distinction, and in 1911, he was subsequently granted the same title as a hereditary distinction.His complete titles were: His Highness Zubdat ul-Mulk Diwan Mahakhan Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan Palanpur.