Indo-Persian Royal and Noble Ranks

Emperor : Sultan, Shah

King : Sultan, Shah

Royal Prince : Shahzada, Mirza

Noble Prince : Mirza, Sahibzada

Nobleman: Nawab, Baig

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Baig, also commonly spelled Beg or Begg, (Persian بیگ, Turkish Beg/Bey) was a title of Turko-Persian Origin, which is today used as a surname or middle name to identify lineage. It means Cheif or Commander and is common in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia and Eastern Europe (former Yugoslav) and among their respective diaspora. The spellings Beg, Bey, Bek (Turkish), Begovic (Bosnian), Begovich (Slavic), Begzada, Begzadi (Persian) and Bik (Western China) are also found.

Etymology and History[link]

The name Baig originates from a Turkic-Mongal clan called Barlas (the main tribe of the Timurids). The Barlas tribe and their descendants established Turko-Persian empires in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East and later South Asia.

The name Baig is derived from the Turkic word Beg or Bey, which means commander or chief (i.e. military leader.) Baig/Beg was a title given to honorary members of the Barlas clan, and was subsequently used as the family name for their children. The name is most common among the descendants of the Moghal Dynasty of South Asia. The members of the Moghal Dynasty belonged to the Barlas clan and "Baigs" were high ranking military leaders and advisors to the Moghal Royal Families. They were also granted the Princely title of Mirza, to signify their high ranking among the aristocracy and ruling-class. Baigs occupied the upper echelons of society in the conquered parts of South Asia.

Beg was also subsequently used as a military rank in the Ottoman Empire. (See: Bey).

It was also used during the Qing Dynasty in China. When the Qing Dynasty ruled Xinjiang, it permitted the Turkic Begs to maintain their previous status, and they administered the province for the Qing as officials.^[1][2] High ranking Begs were allowed to wear the Queue.^[3]

Use as a Name[link]

For the Moghal use, the honorific title Mirza (Persian: مرزا‎) was added before the given name for all the males and 'Baig' (Persian: بیگ‎) for the males or Begum (Persian: بگوم‎) for the females, was added as a family name. For example: Mirza Mansur Baig or Noor Begum. This was the historical naming convention for the descendants of the Moghal Dynasty. Today, however, it is not uncommon to see descendants of the Moghals use Baig as a middle name and Mirza as the surname or vice versa. For example: Mansur Baig Mirza or Mansur Mirza Baig.

For the Slavic or Bosniak use, it is common to see the name Beg added to the Slavic suffix of 'ovic', 'ovich', which roughly means 'descendant of'. For Example: Mensur Begovic.

For the Persian use, it is common to see the name Beg added to the Persian suffix of 'zada' (male), 'zadi' (female), which means 'son of' or 'daughter of'. For Example: Mansur Begzada or Noor Begzadi.

For the Turkish use, it is most common to see the spelling Beg or Bey utilized. (Sometimes, it is used along with the title "Mirza", similar to the Moghal usage).

There are various other alternative spellings used today as well, such as: Begg, Beigh, Beyg, Bayg.

Notable Begs/Baigs[link]

• Alija Izetbegovic
• Asmir Begovic
• Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan

References[link]

•  This article incorporates text from Life among the Chinese: with characteristic sketches and incidents of missionary operations and prospects in China, by Robert Samuel Maclay, a publication from 1861 now in the public domain in the United States.

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Waris Baig, is a Pakistani singer. He was born in Lahore, Punjab.

Waris Baig started his career as a playback singer from Syed Noor's film Sangam released in 1997. His first song, Aa Pyar Dil Mein Basa for film Sangam, was super-hit.

His Hit songs[link]

• Aa Pyar Dil Mein Basa
• Janoori Soorat Dikha Teri
• Ik Dilber Se Ankh Mili
• Challa, Mor De
• Lak Patla Te Lenhga Tera Pari Tu Holi Holi Nach Kuriye
• Surmai Badalon Ke Peechhay
• Mujhe Chand Chahiye
• Suno Suno Bolo Bolo
• Yeh Soni Kurdi (Jo Dar Gaya Woh Mar Gaya Soundtrack)
• Meharaban chalo

External links[link]

• Waris Baig at the Internet Movie Database
• Waris Baig's interview - The Post

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Obaidullah Baig (Urdu: عبيدالله بيگ) is an eminent scholar, Urdu writer/novelist, Columnist and media expert from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Obaidullah Baig with his family escaped from pograms and genocide in Rampur, India and settled in Karachi, Pakistan. Obaidullah Baig teamed up with Iftikhar Arif in 1970s and then with Ghazi Salahuddin in 1990s and won renown for the famous Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) quiz show Kasauti. Nowadays, he is running a similar program from a private Pakistani TV Channel with the name of "Kasauti, Master Mind". The program is conducted by the original host of Kasauti, Quraish Pur. His wife, Salma Baig was also a renowned face on PTV for hosting programs in the past and for her participation in educational sector.

Obaidullah Baig has three daughters. Obaidullah Baig's eldest daughter is Maryam Baig, who is studying in the United States. She is a visual artist and also a theatre actor. She is following her father's footsteps by making films as well. His second daughter is Fatima Adarsh, who is married to T.V actor Adarsh Ayaz and works for Pakistani news channels. Obaidullah Baig's youngest daughter Amina Baig is an artist; she also worked for The News International.

Obaidullah Baig has just been awarded a 'Pride of Performance' (August 14, 2008) for his achievements in the Pakistani media.

External links[link]

• http://dawn.com/weekly/images/archive/070506/images10.htm
• Interview of Obaidullah Baig & his daughter Fatima at mag4you.com
• A word about Iftikhar Arif, at Dawn.com

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Mirza Iqbal Baig (Urdu: مرزا اقبال بیگ) is a Pakistani sports journalist and cricket commentator who currently works as a television show host. Baig comes from Karachi and is a notable resident of the Model Colony. He has served in various capacities as a cricket analyst, including being appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board as a media coordinator in 1999 from the National Stadium, Karachi.^[1]

Background[link]

Baig holds an M.S.C. in Economics from the University of Karachi. For a short period, he remained a teacher of mathematics and physics, before eventually venturing into the commentating sphere, something he had always been interested in.^[2] He started his career by working as a sports reporter for Radio Pakistan, after being introduced there by his friend Tauseef Ahmed (a former test cricketer). He continued to work in similar roles for Jang News, Takbeer (magazine), Ummat as well as the Daily Times and later joined Indus TV as a freelance sports anchor.^[2] Currently, he is working for the sports channel GEO Super.

References[link]

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Mohideen Baig (1919–1991) was a popular Sri Lankan musician. He was a Muslim who moved to Sri Lanka from Salem in Tamil Nadu, India.^[1] Beg's son, Ishak is also a singer but not that popular in Srilanka like his father was.^[2] Baig has dueted with H. R. Jothipala, G.S.B. Rani Perera, Latha Walpola, Sujatha Attanayake and Jamuna Rani among others. He was also the only Sri Lankan to duet with Lata Mangeshkar.

Even though he was not a Buddhist, Baig sang a lot of Buddhist related songs. Because of his nature to support other cultures, he was one of the most influential multicultural/"multi-religious" figures in the Sri Lankan art history.

Life and career[link]

Overview[link]

Baig was born in India and moved to Sri Lanka in 1932. Baig recorded his first song 'Karuna Muhude Namu Gileela' as a duet with K. K. Rajaluckshmi in 1934. He debuted as a playback singer in 1947 on the second Sri Lankan film Ashokamala.^[3]

Baig achieved fame singing songs like "Buddhang Saranang," "Maya," "Girihel Mudune," "Adara Nadiya Gala," "Pem Mal Mala," "Wella Simbina Rella," "Anna Sudo," "Thaniwai Upanne," and "Loke Sihinayak Wageya." In 1956 S.W.R.D. Bandaranayake gave him a "distinguished citizenship." Baig's popularity led to appearances at distinguished events like the first Independence Day Ceremony and the 1974 Non-Aligned Summit.^[3]

Baig won the Kalashoori Award in 1983 and 1987.^[3]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Mohideen Beg's page on Miyuru Gee
• Mohideen Beg's page on Sinhala Jukebox
• Collection of his original songs on Siyapath Arana - සියපත් අරණ.