Sohrab Khan Gorji


Sohrab Khan Gorji, also known by his nickname 'Naqdi, was a courtier in 19th-century Qajar Iran of Georgian origin.

Biography

Sohrab Khan had fought in the Russo-Iranian Wars, and held several titles and positions, amongst which Gholam-e Pishkhedmat-bashi and tahvildar. He was tasked with managing the pocket money of king Nāser-ad'din Shah Qajar ; thus, he received the nickname 'Naqdi. He was later appointed as a chief customs officer, and was also involved in buying land in relation to the vaqf system.
Sohrab Khan was married to the thirty-ninth daughter of king Fath-Ali Shah Qajar. He had at least three sons; Vali Khan, Mohammad-Ali Khan, and Hoseyn Khan.