Raja Baz Khan

Raja Baz Khan of Bratla was Chief of Military and Vizier for the Nawab of Bahawlpur, Mohammed Bahawal Khan IV who died in 1866 of suspected poisoning. The Nawab was succeeded by his four year old son Sadeq Mohammed Khan IV. The Mangrals of Bratla led by Raja Baz Khan then administered the state of Bahawalpur and protected the young Nawab during his minority. At any stage the Mangrals could have easily taken complete control of the state. However, being honourable men and true to their word they protected the young Nawab when he was at his most vulnerable.

Raja Baz Khan built a fort in Bratla which is a replica of the fort he maintained in Bahawlpur. The remains of the Bratla fort still exist.

The Jamia mosque in Bratla was built by Raja Baz Khan and is a replica of The Famous Jamia Masjid Bahawalpur state.

Raja Baz Khan was married to Baaqra Begum the daughter of Raja Madat Khan and died in Bahawlpur without issue, a sudden and mysterious death. He lies buried in Bratla alongside Baaqra Begum and his second wife.