Barha family
| Barha | |
|---|---|
Tomb of Abdullah Khan Barha in Ajmer | |
| Current region | South Asia |
| Founded | 13th Century |
| Founder | Abul Farah al-Wasiti |
| Titles | Subahdar of Bijapur Nawab of Ajmer Nawab of Aurangabad Nawab of Allahabad Nawab of Sambalhera Faujdar of Hisar |
| Members | Abdullah Khan Barha Hussain Ali Khan Barha Hassan Ali Khan Barha Sayyed Mahmud Khan Saif Khan Barha |
| Cadet branches | Tihanpur branch Chatrauri branch Jagneri branch Kudliwal branch |
The Barha family (also Bahera or Bara) was a prominent Indian Shi'a Muslim noble family in India during the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Its members traditionally led their armies in the field. It was the de facto ruling family of the Mughal court for a decade at the start of the 18th century, known for its general tolerance toward non-Muslim subjects. Hussain Ali Khan Barha and Hassan Ali Khan Barha abolished the poll tax on non-Muslims throughout India, incorporated the Marathas into the Mughal fold, and secured the allegiance of Hindu Rajput rulers, including Ajit Singh of Marwar.