Mohamed Arbi Zarrouk Khaznadar


Mohamed Arbi Zarrouk Khaznadar was Prime Minister and Khaznadar of Beylik of Tunis.

Family

He was born in rich feudal Sharif family from Béja, his family had close ties with the Bey court : his paternal grandfather Ahmed Zarrouk was the secretary of the cheikh Youssef Bourtaghiz, his maternal grandfather was the influential minister Radjab Khaznadar.

Mohamed Arbi Zarrouk was also the foster brother of the princess Amina Baya, sister of Hammuda Pacha and the future wife of Mahmoud Bey. He was educated by his father who was controller of restoration works of the Beylicla palace.

Rise to power

Plot against Youssef Saheb Ettabaâ

Prime Minister

Assassination