Suba Khan Tanoli

Zabardust Khan Tanoli also known by his nick-name Suba Khan Tanoli was a chieftain of the Tanoli tribe,  and the Nawab of Kashmir and Mashrik-i-Kandahar (مشرقی کندہار)  present day Khyber Paktunkhwa in 18th century Mughal India. He fought at the Third Battle of Panipat and his intelligence, rifles and zamburak artillery skills contributed to the Afghan victory. He played a considerable part with Ahmed Shah Abdali to fighting against the Sikh and Hindu Jats.

Ahmed Shah Abdali called him by his nickname Suba khan because of Khan of Suba-e-Kashmir later Kashmir was annexed by Gulab Singh in 1818 during fall of Tanol in Strategem of Peshawar 1818. The name "Suba" was given to him by the Afghan King Ahmed Shah Abdali, known as (Khan of Suba) i.e. Subahdar.

He was a good administrator during a very violent period. He tried his best to help people, ensure peace in his area, and control the prices of food and other resources. For this reason, he is still remembered by people in that area today. He was the ruler of Tanawal valley at his time, which is also known as Amb.

Suba Khan Tanoli died in 1783. After his death, the next ruler was Mir Haibat Khan Tanoli. Mir Haibat Khan Tanoli, who was the grandfather of Painda Khan Tanoli and father of Mir Nawab Khan Tanoli.

March against Suraj Mal
Suba Khan's support for Ahmed Shah Durrani's invasion of Maharaja Suraj Mal's Kingdom was very reliable. In the Battle of Bharatpur, the army of Suba Khan and his combating gun powder, denied the lead to Suraj Mal's army, resulting in an Afghan victory.

Tomb of Suba Khan
Due to several invasions the tomb of Suba Khan Tanoli was badly damaged.