The Mian family of Baghbanpura is a feudal family of Punjabi

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descent from Baghbanpura, Lahore, which was politically prominent in the early-20th century. The family originally owned the land in Baghbanpura on which the Shalimar Gardens were later built. The Mian family offered their land to the Mughal Emperor,

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for the construction of gardens and in return the custodianship of Shalimar Gardens was granted to the family in 1641, holding the position for over 350 years.

Notable members

* Mian Muhammad Yusaf Manga (1635–1720) — who was appointed custodian of the famed

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, and also received the title of 'Mian' from

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emperor

) * Mian Qadir Baksh (1799–1881) — poetical name being Nadir,

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Artillery in

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's army. * Justice Mian Shah Din (1868–1918) — first Muslim chief judge in British India, poet and writer. * Sir

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(1869–1932) — Notable muslim activist, barrister, Chief Judge, founded Punjab Muslim League, Proposed All India Muslim League, Member Viceroy's Executive Council. * Mian Sir Muhammad Shah Nawaz (1883–1955)The Garrison State: Military, Government and Society in Colonial Punjab, 1849–1947 by Tan Tai Yong pg.263
/ref> — A politician of Punjab in the 1920s. * Justice Sir Mian Abdul Rashid (1889–1980) — first Chief Justice of

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(1947). *

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(1891–1960) — Politician, owner of ''

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'' and ''Daily Imroz'' * Mian Muhammad Rafi — Secretary to the Government of India until Partition. * Jahanara Shahnawaz (1896–1979) — Politician and

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activist. * Mumtaz Shahnawaz (1912–1948) — Political activist and author, who died in a plane crash at the age of 35 en-route to represent Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, the first woman in Asia to preside over a legislative session. *

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(1916–1983) — A writer, politician and women rights activist. She was married to General Akbar Khan. She was also indicted in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case. Later she joined

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and became a member of National Assembly. * Irfan Qadir (1955–present) — A Pakistani lawyer and jurist who became the 29th attorney general of Pakistan. He also held the office of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for accountability, interior and law with the rank and status of a federal minister. He is presently serving as Legal consultant to the President of Pakistan. *

Salahuddin Mian Salahuddin Mian (1938 – 28 February 2006) was Pakistan's first ceramic or pottery artist. He was born Mian Salahuddin.''Early life and family life'' in Born of Fire, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, Pakistan, edited ...

(1938 – 2006) — Pakistan's first ceramic or pottery artistAnwer Mian, ''My beloved uncle,'' in Born of Fire, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, Pakistan, edited by Noorjehan Bilgrami, 2008 Pg 33

References

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