Sayyid Meer Khan, a Shia Farsiwan (Tajik) from Paghman, 1861

Sayyid Meer Khan, a Shia Farsiwan (Tajik) from Paghman, 1861.

He collaborated with British invaders during First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42). "Meer Khan, member of a family expatriated from Cabool for their fidelity to us in 1840-42". ("People of India", Vol-3, plate 154).

He was nephew of Sayyid Muhammad Shah (titled Jan Fishan Khan). They were Musavi or Mashadi Sayyids and resided at Paghman (50 miles west of Kabul).