Prince of Arcot

Sixth Prince of Arcot

GHULAM MOHIUDDIN KHAN
BAHADUR ( 1952 - 1969 )

Prince Ghulam Mohiuddin Khan Bhadur succeeded his brother Prince Ghulam Muhammad Ali Khan Bahadur in the year 1952, as His Highness the Prince of Arcot.

He was honoured as Sheriff of Madras by the Madras Government in the year 1935. During his Princeship, he maintained the dignity of the title like his forefathers. He maintained cordial relationship with the dignitaries in the Central and the State Governments.

Highness had the honour of entertaining distinguished guests from time to time at his official ancestral residence, 'Amir Mahal', Madras. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President of India visited

in 1956, Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955 and again in 1963, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Zakir Hussain and Vice Presidents, Mr.V.V. Giri, Mr. Sanjeeva Reddi, Mr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed were a few among the eminent men who honoured the Prince with their visits to Amir Mahal. Also, the Prince had the privilege of inviting the State Governors and Chief Ministers annually.

The Prince performed Haj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) with his family and staff in the year 1966, and had the honour of being the guest of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He died in October 1969 after a brief illness. He was buried with full state honours.