and various factions of Rajput kingdoms embraced the Islamic faith, giving rise to the term "Muslim Rajputs". Rajput rulers were also granted the title Mirza on account of being high-ranked commanders in the Mughal military. The meaning of Mirza (Persian origin) is identical to the meaning of Rajput (Sanskrit Origin). Other notable people named Mirza Sport Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player, former WTA number 1 Fadi Merza, Syrian-Austrian middleweight kickboxer, former world champion kickboxing and Muay Thai Mirza Ali Baig, Pakistani mountaineer Mirza Bašić, Bosnian tennis player, winner 2018 Sofia Open Mirza Begić, Bosnian-Slovenian Olympic basketball player Mirza Delibašić, Bosnian basketball player Mirza Teletović, Bosnian basketball player Mirza Varešanović, Bosnian football manager Rasul Mirzaev, Russian MMA fighter Academics and literature Heidi Safia Mirza (born 1958), British academic Iraj Mirza, Persian folk poet, also known as Jalaal-al-mamalek. Mirza Abu Taleb Khan, tax-collector and administrator from northern India, writer of an early travel guide to Europe. Mirza Athar Baig is a Pakistani novelist, playwright and short story writer. Mirza Gʻafur Gʻulom, Uzbek poet, writer, and literary translator, considered one of the most influential Uzbek writers of the 20th century. Mirza Ghalib (born Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan), an Urdu and Persian poet from South Asia who adorned the Mughal court. Mirza Kalich Beg, Sindhi writer. Mirza Khan of "Mirza & Sahiba", a tragic romance story, based on true events, which is enshrined in Punjabi literature and commonly told in the Punjab region. Mirza of "Mirza & Sahiba" was of Kharal Muslim Rajput / Muslim Jat tribe of Puar Rajput descent. Muhammad Munawwar Mirza, a prominent scholar, historian, writer and intellectual from Pakistan. Nawab Mirza Khan "Daagh", Urdu poet. Arts and entertainment Bashir Mirza also known as BM, a Pakistani painter. Haroon Mirza, Anglo-Pakistani artist born in London. Mirza Kadym Irevani, Azerbaijani artist. Shazia Mirza, English comedian. Aziz Mirza (born 1947), Indian film director, producer and writer. Dia Mirza, Indian actress and former "Miss Asia Pacific" titleholder. Mastan Haider Mirza, Indian Mafia boss, mobster and filmmaker; popularly known as the first "celebrity gangster" of Bombay. Mirza Babayev, Azerbaijani movie actor and singer. Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR and People's Artist of Azerbaijan. Mirza Nadeem Baig Mirza Nazeer Baig Mughal better known by his stage name Nadeem Baig, a Pakistani actor, singer and producer. Mohib Mirza is a Pakistani actor and television host. Saeed Mirza, Indian film director and screenwriter, considered one of the