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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.[1][2] He served as a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Tijara Assembly constituency, and served from 1972 to 1977.[3]

Early life

Khan was born into a small businessman family on 25 October 1920 in Jodhpur.[4]

He went to Lucknow University for his graduation where he met Feroz Gandhi.[3][5]

Personal life

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

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Preceded by Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Jul 1971 – Oct 1973
Succeeded by


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