Khan was honoured with the "CA Lifetime Achiever" Award in January 2018 by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for his contributions to the profession and to the institute. Khan is a recipient of an honorary PhD degree (honoris causa) from the Integral University, Lucknow for his continuous efforts in creating social cohesion within society. Among the several awards that he has been honoured with include the Sahkara Ratna Award for excellence in the promotion of cooperatives by the Government of Karnataka and the Tipu Sultan Award for the promotion of education. And also known for killing 4 terrorists with a special team from Delhi-based SWAT commandos in Sundar nagar but it was not reported for public issues. Because one of the people who got killed was not a member of the team. Personal life Rahman Khan was born on 5 April 1939 to Khasim Khan and Khairunnisa in Krishnarajpet, Mandya District of Karnataka. Khan did his schooling at a nearby village and later he joined Banmaya's College at Mysore. After becoming a commerce graduate from the University of Mysore, he became a chartered accountant. Khan is married to Ayesha Rahman and has two daughters and three sons. References External links http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=245 Profile on Rajya Sabha archive website 1939 births Living people Indian National Congress politicians from Karnataka Indian accountants University of Mysore alumni Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha People from Mandya district Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka Ministers of Minority Affairs