Iskandar Ali Mirza

Pakistani politician, statesman and military general (1899–1969)
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Iskandar Ali Mirza
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Iskandar Ali Mirza

Summary

Iskandar Ali Mirza is a human[1]. Born in Murshidabad[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1899[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 13, 1969[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #6,967 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Murshidabad[2], Iskandar Ali Mirza…
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza passed away in London[4].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza was born on November 13, 1899[3].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza died on November 13, 1969[5].
  • Burial took place at Tehran[8].
  • Among Iskandar Ali Mirza's spouses was Nahid Mirza[9].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held citizenship in British Raj[10].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held citizenship in Pakistan[11].
  • Urdu was Iskandar Ali Mirza's native language[12].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza's professions included politician[6].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held the position of Governor-General of Pakistan[13].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held the position of Defence Secretary of Pakistan[14].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held the position of President of Pakistan[15].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held the position of Governor-General of Pakistan[16].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held the position of defence minister[17].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza held the position of Federal Minister for Interior[18].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza's education included a stint at Elphinstone College[19].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza was educated at University of Mumbai[20].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[23].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza received the King George VI Coronation Medal[24].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza received the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[25].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza received the Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[26].
  • Iskandar Ali Mirza's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[27].

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Origins and Family

Iskandar Ali Mirza was born in Murshidabad[2]. He was born on November 13, 1899[3]. Urdu was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Elphinstone College[19], a college[28], in India[29], founded in 1856[30]; University of Mumbai[20], a university[31], in India[32], founded in 1857[33], headquartered in Mumbai[34]; and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21], a military academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1802[37].

Career and Affiliations

Iskandar Ali Mirza worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor-General of Pakistan[13], a position[38], in Dominion of Pakistan[39], founded in 1947[40]; Defence Secretary of Pakistan[14], a position[41], in Pakistan[42]; President of Pakistan[15], a commander-in-chief[43], in Pakistan[44], founded in 1956[45]; defence minister[17], a position[46]; and Federal Minister for Interior[18], a public office[47], in Pakistan[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[23]; King George VI Coronation Medal[24], a commemorative medal[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1937[53]; Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[25], a commemorative medal[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1953[56]; and Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[26], a grade of an order[57], in Spain[58].

Personal Life

Among Iskandar Ali Mirza's spouses was Nahid Mirza[9]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[27]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[59].

Death and Burial

Iskandar Ali Mirza died on November 13, 1969[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[60]. He is buried at Tehran[8].

Why It Matters

Iskandar Ali Mirza ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #6,967 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Iskandar Ali Mirza born?

Iskandar Ali Mirza's place of birth was Murshidabad[2].

Where did Iskandar Ali Mirza die?

Iskandar Ali Mirza died in London[4].

Who was Iskandar Ali Mirza married to?

Iskandar Ali Mirza's spouses include Nahid Mirza[9].

What did Iskandar Ali Mirza do for work?

Iskandar Ali Mirza worked as politician[6].

Where did Iskandar Ali Mirza go to school?

Iskandar Ali Mirza was educated at Elphinstone College[19], University of Mumbai[20], and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].

What awards did Iskandar Ali Mirza receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[23], King George VI Coronation Medal[24], and Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 29d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Place of birth Murshidabad
    Spouse Nahid Mirza
    Occupation politician
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