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{{Short description|Muslim dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Hyderabad from 1734 to 1948}}
{{Short description|Muslim dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Hyderabad from 1734 to 1948}}
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{{Infobox royal house
| surname = House of Asaf Jah
| titles = Nizam-ul-Mulk<br/>Nawab
| other_names =  
| coat_of_arms = Hyderabad Coat of Arms.jpg
| coatofarmssize =  
| coat_of_arms_caption = Coat of Arms of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]]
| image =  
| image_caption =  
| parent_family = [[Banu Taym]]
| founder = [[Asaf Jah I]]
| current_head = [[Azmet Jah]]
| final_ruler = [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII|Osman Ali Khan]]
| styles = [[His Exalted Highness]]
| estate = [[Chowmahalla Palace]]
| appointer =  
| founding_year = 31 July 1724
| deposition = 17 September 1948
}}


The '''Asaf Jahi''' was a Muslim dynasty that ruled the [[Kingdom of Hyderabad]]. The family came to [[Indian subcontinent|India]] in the late 17th century and became employees of the [[Mughal Empire]]. They were great patrons of [[Persianate society|Persian culture]], language, and literature, the family found a ready patronage.
The '''Asaf Jahi''' is a Muslim dynasty that ruled the [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/how-the-nizams-stole-hyderabad-understanding-origins-of-asaf-jah-dynasty-122091600252_1.html|title=How the Nizams 'stole' Hyderabad: Understanding origins of Asaf Jah dynasty|date=16 September 2022 }}</ref> The family came to [[Indian subcontinent|India]] in the late 17th century and became employees of the [[Mughal Empire]]. They were great patrons of [[Indo-Persian culture]], language, and literature, and the family found ready patronage.{{citation needed| date=March 2026}}


The dynasty was founded by [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I|Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi]], a [[Viceroy of the Deccan]]—(administrator of six Mughal governorates) under the [[Mughals|Mughal emperors]] from 1713 to 1721. He intermittently ruled after [[Aurangzeb|Aurangzeb's]] death in 1707 and under the title Asaf Jah in 1724. The Mughal Empire crumbled and the Viceroy of the Deccan, Asaf Jah I, declared himself independent, whose domain extend from the [[Narmada river]] in the North to [[Trichinopoly]] in the South and [[Masulipatnam]] in the east to [[Bijapur]] in the west.<ref>{{cite news|title=Celebrating a long gone Hyderabad|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/op-ed/181016/celebrating-a-long-gone-hyderabad.html|last=Gurusamy|first=Mohan|newspaper=[[The Deccan Chronicle]]|date=18 October 2016|accessdate=5 July 2021}}</ref>
The dynasty was founded by [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I|Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi]], a [[Viceroy of the Deccan]]—(administrator of six Mughal governorates) under the [[Mughals|Mughal emperors]] from 1713 to 1721. He intermittently ruled after [[Aurangzeb|Aurangzeb's]] death in 1707 and under the title Asaf Jah in 1724. The Mughal Empire crumbled and the Viceroy of the Deccan, Asaf Jah I, declared himself independent, whose domain extended from the [[Narmada River]] in the North to [[Trichinopoly]] in the South and [[Masulipatnam]] in the east to [[Bijapur]] in the west.


==History==
==History==
{{unreferenced section|date=February 2016}}
[[Nawab Khwaja Abid Siddiqi]], the grandfather of the first [[Nizam]], was born in Aliabad near [[Samarkand]] in the kingdom of [[Bukhara]] in modern-day [[Uzbekistan]]. His father, Alam Shaik, was a well-known [[Sufi]] and celebrated man of letters. Khwaja Abid's mother was from the family of Mir Hamdan, a distinguished Syed of Samarkhand. The first Nizam's mother was the daughter of [[Saadullah Khan (Mughal Empire)|Sadullah Khan]], the [[Grand vizier]] (1645-1656) of [[Mughal Emperor]] [[Shah Jahan]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Hyderabad Affairs |year=1883 |publisher=Talbot Bros. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=S-4AscFFwZsC |language=en}}</ref>
[[Nawab Khwaja Abid Siddiqi]], grandfather of the first [[Nizam]], was born in Aliabad near [[Samarkhand]] in the kingdom of [[Bukhara]] in modern-day [[Uzbekistan]]. His father, Alam Shaik, was a well-known [[Sufi]] and celebrated man of letters. Khwaja Abid's mother was of the family of Mir Hamdan, a distinguished [[Syed]] of Samarkhand.


Nizam's mother was the daughter of [[Saadullah Khan (Mughal Empire)|Sadullah Khan]], the [[Grand vizier]] (1645-1656) of [[Mughal Emperor]] [[Shah Jahan]]. She hailed from [[Chiniot]], [[Punjab]].
After succeeding in the war of succession, Aurangzeb made him the Governor of [[Ajmer]] and subsequently of [[Multan]] with the title of ''Qalich Khan''. He served the Emperor with distinction particularly during the early years of Aurangzeb's reign while he was consolidating and restoring peace in his newly acquired territory.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kate |first1=P. V. |title=Marathwada under the Nizams, 1724-1948 |date=1987 |publisher=Mittal Publications |location=Delhi, India |isbn=978-81-7099-017-8}}</ref>


Khwaja Abid, who had held the high office of [[Qazi]] (judge) and [[Shaykh al-Islām|Shaik-ul-Islam]], first visited [[India]] during the reign of Mughal Emperor [[Shah Jehan]] in 1655 on his way to Mecca. He presented himself at the Imperial Court where he won favours and robe of honour. He was offered a position in the Emperor's service, which he agreed to accept after his return from Mecca.
Asaf Jah's father [[Ghazi ud-Din Khan Feroze Jung I]] was a military general under Aurangzeb. Under the command of Feroze Jung, Hyderabad was sieged and later occupied by the Mughals.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Shia of India|url=https://insideismailism.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/shia-of-india-1953-john-norman-hollister_txt.pdf|page=125|last=Holister|first=John Norman|year=1953|access-date=3 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010135146/https://insideismailism.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/shia-of-india-1953-john-norman-hollister_txt.pdf|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In 1657 Khaja Abid returned from his pilgrimage and joined the service of [[Aurangzeb]]. At that time Aurangzeb was in the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]] preparing for the war of succession to the Mughal throne. Khaja Abid, besides being a learned man, was well versed in the art of war. Aurangzeb gave him an important post in the Imperial army. He was granted a high rank of 3000 Zat and 500 Sawars and the title of [[Khan (title)|Khan]].
 
After succeeding in the war of succession, Aurangzeb made him the Governor of [[Ajmer]] and subsequently of [[Multan]] with the title of ''Qalich Khan''. He served the Emperor with distinction particularly during the early years of Aurangzeb's reign while he was consolidating and restoring peace in his newly acquired territory.
 
On 30 January 1687 during the siege of [[Golconda]] while leading the Imperial armies against the Qutb Shahi King, Qalich Khan died when he was struck fatally by a cannonball.
 
Qalich Khan was survived by five sons, and his eldest son Shahabuddin Khan, entitled Ghaziuddin Khan Feroz Jung, earned the position of highest distinction in the Mughal Court. He married Safia Khanum, daughter of [[Saadullah Khan (Mughal Empire)|Saadullah Khan]], the famous Prime Minister of Shah Jehan, and by her had a son named Qamaruddin, who later became the celebrated [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I|Nizam-ul-Mulk]], the founder of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty.


==Asaf Jah I==
==Asaf Jah I==
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{{Main|Asaf Jah I}}   
[[File:Asaf Jah I.jpg|right|thumb|[[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I|Qamaruddin Khan, Asaf Jah I]]]]
[[File:Asaf Jah I.jpg|right|thumb|[[Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah I|Qamaruddin Khan, Asaf Jah I]]]]
The founder of this dynasty was [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asif Jah I|Mir Qamaruddin Khan]], a noble and a courtier of the Mughal [[Muhammad Shah]], who negotiated for a peace treaty with Nadirshah, the Iranian invader; got disgusted with the intrigues that prevailed in [[Delhi]]. He was on his way back to the Deccan, where, earlier he was a [[Subedar]]. But he had to confront [[Mubariz Khan]], as a result of a plot by the Mughal emperor to kill the former. Mubariz Khan failed in his attempt and he was himself slain. This one on one took place in AD 1724, and henceforth Mir Qamaruddin, who assumed the title of [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I|Nizam-ul-Mulk]], conducted himself as an independent ruler. Earlier, while he was one of the Ministers of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah, the latter conferred on him the title of Asaf Jah. Thus begins the Asaf Jahi rule over Golconda with the capital at [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hydonline.com/cityscape/history/nizams.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070416073722/http://www.hydonline.com/cityscape/history/nizams.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2007-04-16 | title=Nizams}}</ref>
The founder of this dynasty was [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asif Jah I|Mir Qamaruddin Khan]], a noble and a courtier of the Mughal [[Muhammad Shah]], who negotiated a peace treaty with Nadirshah got disgusted with the intrigues that prevailed in [[Delhi]]. He was on his way back to the Deccan, where, earlier he was a [[Subedar]]. But he had to confront [[Mubariz Khan]], as a result of a plot by the Mughal emperor to kill the former. Mubariz Khan failed in his attempt and he was himself slain. This one took place in AD 1724, and henceforth Mir Qamaruddin, who assumed the title of [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I|Nizam-ul-Mulk]], conducted himself as an independent ruler. Earlier, while he was one of the Ministers of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah, the latter conferred on him the title of Asaf Jah. Thus begins the Asaf Jahi rule over Golconda with the capital at [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hydonline.com/cityscape/history/nizams.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070416073722/http://www.hydonline.com/cityscape/history/nizams.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2007-04-16 | title=Nizams}}</ref>
 
The Asafjahi Nizams are generally counted as seven, though they were ten. Nasir Jung, Muzaffar Jung, (son and grandson of the Nizam I who were killed by the [[Kurnool]] and [[Cuddapah]] Nawabs) and Salabat jung who together ruled for a decade, were not counted by the historians and the Mughal emperors at Delhi only recognised them just as Subedars of the Deccan.
 
The authority of the founder of the State of Hyderabad, Asafjah I, extended from [[Narmada]] to [[Trichinapally]] and from [[Machilipatnam]] to [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Bijapur]]. During the period of [[Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V|Afzal-ud-Daula (Asaf Jah V)]] (AD 1857–1869) it was estimated to be 95,337 sq.miles (2,46,922.83&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), forming a lateral square of more than 450 miles (724.17&nbsp;km) each way.
 
After Nizam I, Asaf Jah, died in AD 1748. There was a tussle for power among his son, [[Nasir Jung]], and grandson [[Muhyi ad-Din Muzaffar Jang Hidayat|Muzaffar Jung]]. The English supported Nasir Jung whereas Muzaffar Jung got support from the French. These two heirs were subsequently killed by Nawabs of Kurnool and Cuddapah, one after another, in AD 1750 and AD 1751, respectively. The third son of Nizam I, Salabat Jung became the ruler as Nizam under the support of the French.
 
Hostilities recommenced in India between the French and the English in AD 1758 on the outbreak of [[Seven Years' War]] in Europe in AD 1756. As a result, the French lost their power in India and consequently, it also lost influence at Hyderabad. In AD 1762 Nizam Ali Khan dislodged Salabat Jung and proclaimed himself as Nizam.


==Asaf Jah II==
==Asaf Jah II==
{{Unreferenced section|date=February 2019}}
{{Main|Asaf Jah II}}


{{Main|Asaf Jah II}}
{{More citations needed|date=August 2023}}
The fourth son of the [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asif Jah I|Nizam-ul-Mulk]], [[Nizam Ali Khan]] was born on 24 February 1734. He assumed the Subedari of the Deccan at the age of 28 years and ruled the Deccan for almost 42 years - the longest period among the Nizams. His reign was one of the most important chapters in the history of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Among his efforts to consolidate the Nizam empire was the shift of the Deccan capital from Aurangabad to Hyderabad. He ruled the Deccan at a most critical period and got very successful support from the Paigah Party. He protected the Deccan from the attack of the [[Marathas]] and [[Tippu Sultan]] of [[Mysore]] by signing a mutual protection treaty with the British.
The fourth son of the [[Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asif Jah I|Nizam-ul-Mulk]], [[Nizam Ali Khan]] was born on 24 February 1734. He assumed the Subedari of the Deccan at the age of 28 years and ruled the Deccan for almost 42 years - the longest period among the Nizams.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DfNLEAAAQBAJ|title=Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities|author=Taher Mohamed|publisher=IGI Global|year=2021|page=110|isbn=9781799883654 }}</ref> His reign was one of the most important chapters in the history of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Among his efforts to consolidate the Nizam empire was the shift of the Deccan capital from Aurangabad to Hyderabad. He ruled the Deccan at a most critical period and got very successful support from the [[House of Paigah]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2O07AQAAIAAJ|title=Journal: Humanities. Section A., Volumes 33-36|publisher=University of Madras|year=1961|page=141}}</ref> He protected the Deccan from the attack of the [[Marathas]] and [[Tippu Sultan]] of [[Mysore]] by signing a mutual protection treaty with the British.


After a reign that played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Nizam dynasty, Nizam Ali Khan died in 1803 at the age of 69. He was buried at the [[Mecca Masjid]] alongside the tomb of his mother Umda Begum.
After a reign that played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Nizam dynasty, Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi died in 1803 at the age of 69. He was buried at the [[Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad|Mecca Masjid]]{{cn|date=January 2024}} alongside the tomb of his mother Umda Begum.


==Asaf Jah III==
==Asaf Jah III==
{{Main|Asaf Jah III}}
{{Main|Asaf Jah III}}
[[Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III]] was born on 11 November 1768. After the death of the Nizam Ali Khan he became the Subedar Jah was ratified by the emperor [[Shah Alam II]] and he also conferred all his father's titles on Sikander Jah.<ref>{{cite web |title=SECUNDERABAD: ORIGINS, TALES & ARMY CONNECTION |date=February 2017|url=https://salute.co.in/secunderabad-origins-tales-army-connection/}}</ref>
 
[[Mir Akbar Ali Khan Siddiqi Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III]] was born on 11 November 1768. After the death of Nizam Ali Khan, he became the Subedar Jah was ratified by the emperor [[Shah Alam II]] and also conferred all his father's titles on Sikander Jah.<ref>{{cite web |title=SECUNDERABAD: ORIGINS, TALES & ARMY CONNECTION |date=February 2017|url=https://salute.co.in/secunderabad-origins-tales-army-connection/}}</ref>


==Asaf Jah IV==
==Asaf Jah IV==
{{Main|Asaf Jah IV}}
{{Main|Asaf Jah IV}}
[[Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asaf Jah IV|Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Nusir-ud-Dawlah]] was born in [[Bidar]] on 25 April 1794. He was the eldest son of Sikander Jah and after his father's death, he succeeded him on 23 May 1829. During the reign of his father, a number of British officers were employed on several civil services. Hence on ascending the throne in 1829 one of the first acts of his highness was to request the Governor-general, Lord William Bentick to the European officers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/mir-farkhunda-ali-khan-nasir-ud-daula-asaf-jah-nizam.html | title=Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Nasir-ud-daula - Asaf Jah IV of Hyderabad, India | access-date=30 September 2018 | archive-date=7 December 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207095712/http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/mir-farkhunda-ali-khan-nasir-ud-daula-asaf-jah-nizam.html | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://unacademy.com/lesson/nasir-ud-daula-afzal-ud-daula/8QL61NKA | title=Nasir-ud-Daula & Afzal-ud-daula &#124; Telangana History: From Nizam's to Integration into Indian Union}}</ref>
 
[[Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asaf Jah IV|Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Siddiqi Nusir-ud-Dawlah]] was born in [[Bidar]] on 25 April 1794. He was the eldest son of Sikander Jah and after his father's death, he succeeded him on 23 May 1829.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/mir-farkhunda-ali-khan-nasir-ud-daula-asaf-jah-nizam.html | title=Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Nasir-ud-daula - Asaf Jah IV of Hyderabad, India | access-date=30 September 2018 | archive-date=7 December 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207095712/http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/mir-farkhunda-ali-khan-nasir-ud-daula-asaf-jah-nizam.html | url-status=dead }}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=May 2024}}


==Asaf Jah V==
==Asaf Jah V==
{{Main|Asaf Jah V}}
{{Main|Asaf Jah V}}
[[Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V|Mir Tahniath Ali Khan Afzal-ud-daula]] was born on 11 October 1827. He was the eldest son of Nawab Nasir-ud-daula. He ascended the throne on 18 May 1857 and Indian mutiny was stated on 17 July 1857 [[Rohillas]] attacked the residency but [[Sir Salar Jung]] put down the attack with a firm hand. Similarly, trouble was started in [[Solapur]] but the Maharaja of Solapur was unable to control.{{cn|date=August 2020}}
 
[[Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V|Mir Tahniath Ali Khan Siddiqi Afzal-ud-daula]] was born in Kuruduwadi on 11 October 1827. He was the eldest son of Nawab Nasir-ud-daula. He ascended the throne on 18 May 1857 and Indian mutiny was started on 17 July 1857 [[Rohillas]] attacked the residency but [[Sir Salar Jung]] put down the attack with a firm hand. Similarly, trouble started in [[Solapur]] but the Maharaja of Solapur was unable to control it.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}


==Asaf Jah VI==
==Asaf Jah VI==
{{Main|Asaf Jah VI}}
{{Main|Asaf Jah VI}}
[[Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI|Mir Mahboob Ali Khan]] was born on 17 August 1866. He was the only son of Nawab [[Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V|Afzal-ud-Daula Asaf Jah V]]. When his father died he was two years and seven months old. He was installed as the Munsab by Sir [[Salar Jung I]], Nawab Rasheeduddin Khan, Shams ul Ummra and the residents, there functioned as the Reyab. Shar-ul-Ummul died on 12 December 1881 and Salar Jung become the sole regent. He was remembered administrator and regent till his death.<ref>{{cite news|title=NIZAM OF HYDERABAD DEAD.; Premier Prince of Indian Empire Had Annual Income of $10,000,000. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1911/08/30/archives/nizam-of-hyderabad-dead-premier-prince-of-indian-empire-had-annual.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-staying-at-falaknuma-is-like-holding-a-mirror-up-to-our-past-1741439|title=Staying at Falaknuma is like holding a mirror up to our past | date=16 September 2012 | first=Sumit | last=Chakraberty|publisher=DNA |access-date=22 October 2018 }}</ref>


He is popularly known for his efforts to abolish the practice of [[Sati (practice)|Sati]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Letters leave a rich legacy of rulers |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/100618/letters-leave-a-rich-legacy-of-rulers.html}}</ref> and having supernatural healing powers against [[Snakebite]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Picturing the 'Beloved'|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/180816/picturing-the-beloved.html}}</ref>
[[Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI|Mir Mahboob Ali Khan]] was born in Tandur on 17 August 1866. He was the only son of Nawab [[Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V|Afzal-ud-Daula Asaf Jah V]]. When his father died he was two years and seven months old. He was installed as the Munsab by Sir [[Salar Jung I]], Nawab Rasheeduddin Khan, Shams ul Ummra and the residents, there functioned as the Reyab. Shar-ul-Ummul died on 12 December 1881 and Salar Jung became the sole regent. He was remembered as administrator and regent till his death.<ref>{{cite news|title=NIZAM OF HYDERABAD DEAD.; Premier Prince of the Indian Empire Had an Annual Income of $10,000,000. |work=The New York Times |date=30 August 1911 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1911/08/30/archives/nizam-of-hyderabad-dead-premier-prince-of-indian-empire-had-annual.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-staying-at-falaknuma-is-like-holding-a-mirror-up-to-our-past-1741439|title=Staying at Falaknuma is like holding a mirror up to our past | date=16 September 2012 | first=Sumit | last=Chakraberty|publisher=DNA |access-date=22 October 2018 }}</ref> after the death of Sir [[Mir Turab Ali Khan, Salar Jung I|Salar Jung I]] Sir [[Viqar-ul-Umra]] became the next Regent and guardian of [[Mahboob Ali Khan]] and served as [[Prime Minister of Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/bhopal14 |title=bhopal14}}</ref>
 
He is popularly known for his efforts to abolish the practice of [[Sati (practice)|Sati]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Letters leave a rich legacy of rulers |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/100618/letters-leave-a-rich-legacy-of-rulers.html}}</ref> and for having supernatural healing powers against [[Snakebite]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Picturing the 'Beloved'|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/180816/picturing-the-beloved.html}}</ref>


==Asaf Jah VII==
==Asaf Jah VII==
{{Main|Asaf Jah VII}}
{{Main|Asaf Jah VII}}
[[Mir Osman Ali Khan]] was born in Hyderabad on 5 April 1886 at Purani Haveli. Since he was the heir-apparent, great attention was paid to his education, and eminent scholars were engaged to teach him [[English language|English]], [[Urdu]], [[Persian language|Persian]]. On 14 April 1906, he was married to Dulhan Pasha Begum, daughter of Nawab Jahangir Jung, at Eden Bagh, at the age 21.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nizam VII cared more for people than himself |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/270518/nizam-vii-cared-more-for-people-than-himself.html|date=2018-05-26}}</ref>
 
Asaf Jah VII was the last Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad State.He signed the [[instrument of accession]], joining India in 1948.{{sfn|Chandra|Mukherjee|Mukherjee|2008|p=96}}
[[Mir Osman Ali Khan]] was born in Hyderabad on 5 April 1886 at Purani Haveli. Since he was the heir-apparent, great attention was paid to his education, and eminent scholars were engaged to teach him [[English language|English]], [[Urdu]], [[Persian language|Persian]]. On 14 April 1906, he married Dulhan Pasha Begum, daughter of Nawab Jahangir Jung, at Eden Bagh, at the age of 21.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nizam VII cared more for people than himself |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/270518/nizam-vii-cared-more-for-people-than-himself.html|date=2018-05-26}}</ref>


He is credited for various reforms in education and development and remembered for being a truly secular<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/nizam-hyderabad-mir-osman-ali-khan-was-perfect-secular-ruler-812716/ | title=Nizam Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan was a perfect secular ruler| date=2015-08-13}}</ref> King by giving yearly donations to various temples.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nizam gave funding for temples, and Hindu educational institutions |url=http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |access-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708074635/http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |archive-date=8 July 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He made large donations to educational institutions in India and abroad. He donated Rs 10 Lakh to the [[Banaras Hindu University]] and Rs 5 Lakh to the [[Aligarh Muslim University]].{{cn|date=July 2021}}
He is credited for various reforms in education and development and remembered for being a truly secular<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/nizam-hyderabad-mir-osman-ali-khan-was-perfect-secular-ruler-812716/ | title=Nizam Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan was a perfect secular ruler| date=2015-08-13}}</ref> King by giving yearly donations to various temples.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nizam gave funding for temples and Hindu educational institutions |url=http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |access-date=30 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708074635/http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |archive-date=8 July 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He made large donations to educational institutions in India and abroad. He donated Rs 10 Lakh to the [[Banaras Hindu University]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Nizam gave funding for temples, and Hindu educational institutions {{!}} {{!}} Mission Telangana |url=http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |date=8 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708074635/http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |archive-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> and Rs 5 Lakh to the [[Aligarh Muslim University]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Why we need Minority Character for Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia or Hamdard |url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/14147-why-we-need-minority-character-for-aligarh-muslim-university-jamia-or-hamdard |access-date=21 February 2023 |publisher=milligazette |date=9 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709094521/http://www.milligazette.com/news/14147-why-we-need-minority-character-for-aligarh-muslim-university-jamia-or-hamdard |archive-date=9 July 2018 }}</ref>


He set up the [[Osmania University]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/osmania-university-first-to-teach-in-blend-of-urdu-amp-english/articleshow/57366802.cms | title=Osmania University first to teach in blend of Urdu & English - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Osmania General Hospital]], [[Osmania Medical College]], [[State Bank of Hyderabad]], South India's first airport -the [[Begumpet Airport]], [[Nizamia Observatory]], [[Government Nizamia General Hospital]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/reminiscing-seventh-nizam-enormous-contribution-education | title=Reminiscing the seventh Nizam's enormous contribution to education}}</ref>
He set up the [[Osmania University]],<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/osmania-university-first-to-teach-in-blend-of-urdu-amp-english/articleshow/57366802.cms | title=Osmania University first to teach in blend of Urdu & English - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Osmania General Hospital]], [[Osmania Medical College]], [[State Bank of Hyderabad]], South India's first airport -the [[Begumpet Airport]], [[Nizamia Observatory]], [[Government Nizamia General Hospital]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/reminiscing-seventh-nizam-enormous-contribution-education | title=Reminiscing the seventh Nizam's enormous contribution to education}}</ref>


The Nizam was reported to have fathered many children; as few as 34, and as many as 149 or more, including more than 100 illegitimate children.<ref name="34 children #3">{{cite news|title=Last surviving son of Nizam, Fazal Jah, dies|author=Mir Ayoob Ali Khan|date=19 February 2018|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/last-surviving-son-of-nizam-fazal-jah-dies/articleshow/62975984.cms|access-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220040300/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/last-surviving-son-of-nizam-fazal-jah-dies/articleshow/62975984.cms|archive-date=20 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="34 mention #2">{{cite news |title=Last Surviving son of seventh Nizam passes away in Hyderabad |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/last-surviving-son-seventh-nizam-passes-away-hyderabad-76681 |access-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193305/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/last-surviving-son-seventh-nizam-passes-away-hyderabad-76681 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref name="Nizams34children">{{cite news |title=Nizam's heirs seek Pakistani intervention to unfreeze bank account |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nizam-heirs-pakistani-intervention-unfreeze-bank-account-110376-2012-07-20 |publisher=indiatoday |date=20 July 2012 |access-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145641/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nizam-heirs-pakistani-intervention-unfreeze-bank-account-110376-2012-07-20 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Mohla |first=Anika |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article1306390.ece |title=From richest to rags in seven generations |publisher=The New Indian Express |accessdate=18 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814120438/http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article1306390.ece |archive-date=14 August 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1584818/India-finally-settles-1million-Nizam-dispute.html |title=India finally settles £1million Nizam dispute |access-date=11 April 2019 |archive-date=11 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411234313/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1584818/India-finally-settles-1million-Nizam-dispute.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,497496,00.html |title=A prince's ransom &#124; the Guardian &#124; guardian.co.uk |website=[[TheGuardian.com]] |access-date=11 April 2019 |archive-date=9 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209063024/https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,497496,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
The Nizam was reported to have fathered 34 children including 16 sons and 18 daughters.<ref name="34 children #3">{{cite news|title=Last surviving son of Nizam, Fazal Jah, dies|author=Mir Ayoob Ali Khan|date=19 February 2018|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/last-surviving-son-of-nizam-fazal-jah-dies/articleshow/62975984.cms|access-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220040300/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/last-surviving-son-of-nizam-fazal-jah-dies/articleshow/62975984.cms|archive-date=20 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="34 mention #2">{{cite news |title=Last Surviving son of seventh Nizam passes away in Hyderabad |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/last-surviving-son-seventh-nizam-passes-away-hyderabad-76681 |access-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193305/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/last-surviving-son-seventh-nizam-passes-away-hyderabad-76681 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref name="Nizams34children">{{cite news |title=Nizam's heirs seek Pakistani intervention to unfreeze bank account |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nizam-heirs-pakistani-intervention-unfreeze-bank-account-110376-2012-07-20 |publisher=indiatoday |date=20 July 2012 |access-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145641/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nizam-heirs-pakistani-intervention-unfreeze-bank-account-110376-2012-07-20 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Mohla |first=Anika |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article1306390.ece |title=From richest to rags in seven generations |publisher=The New Indian Express |accessdate=18 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814120438/http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article1306390.ece |archive-date=14 August 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1584818/India-finally-settles-1million-Nizam-dispute.html |title=India finally settles £1million Nizam dispute |date=12 April 2008 |access-date=11 April 2019 |archive-date=11 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411234313/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1584818/India-finally-settles-1million-Nizam-dispute.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,497496,00.html |title=A prince's ransom &#124; the Guardian &#124; guardian.co.uk |website=[[TheGuardian.com]] |access-date=11 April 2019 |archive-date=9 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209063024/https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,497496,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Others==
==Others==
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* [[Azam Jah]], Prince of [[Berar Province|Berar]], [[GCIE]], [[Knight Grand Cross of the British Empire|GBE]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)|MSM]] (21 February 1907 – 9 October 1970). Granted the title of ''His Highness the Prince of Berar'' (13 November 1936). Passed over in the line of succession in 1967 in favour of his elder son. He had two sons, the elder [[Mukarram Jah]] and the younger [[Muffakham Jah]]
* [[Azam Jah]], Prince of [[Berar Province|Berar]], [[GCIE]], [[Knight Grand Cross of the British Empire|GBE]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)|MSM]] (21 February 1907 – 9 October 1970). Granted the title of ''His Highness the Prince of Berar'' (13 November 1936). Passed over in the line of succession in 1967 in favour of his elder son. He had two sons, the elder [[Mukarram Jah]] and the younger [[Muffakham Jah]]
* [[Moazzam Jah]], second son of [[Asaf Jah VII]].
* [[Moazzam Jah]], second son of [[Asaf Jah VII]].
* [[Mukarram Jah|Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, Asaf Jah VIII]], 8th (Titular) Nizam of Hyderabad (6 October 1933-). Succeeded his grandfather as titular monarch on 24 January 1967; titles abolished by the Indian Government on 28 December 1971. He has children that include two sons.{{cn|date=November 2021}}
* [[Mukarram Jah|Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, Asaf Jah VIII]], 8th (Titular) Nizam of Hyderabad (6 October 1933 - 14 January 2023). Succeeded his grandfather as a titular monarch on 24 January 1967; titles were abolished by the Indian Government on 28 December 1971. He had children including two sons.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}
* [[Azmat Jah|Muhammad Azmat Ali Khan, Asaf Jah IX]], 9th (Titular) Nizam of Hyderabad (23 July 1960 - ). Succeeded his father as titular monarch on 14 January 2023; titles were abolished by the Indian Government on 28 December 1971. He has a son, Murad Jah.
* [[Najaf Ali Khan]] - Grandson of 7th Nizam - known for being a [[Culture of Hyderabad|Hyderabad Heritage]] enthusiast, who has also criticized the [[Government of Telangana]] regarding the negligence of several [[Heritage structures in Hyderabad, India|heritage structures]] and hospitals built by the [[Mir Osman Ali Khan|7th Nizam]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/151016/a-treasure-lost-nizam-scion.html|title=A treasure lost: Nizam scion|date=2016-10-15|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-09-16|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/nizams-family-wants-hangar-collapse-probe/articleshow/64902501.cms|title=Nizam's family wants hangar collapse probe - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref>
* [[Najaf Ali Khan]] - Grandson of 7th Nizam - known for being a [[Culture of Hyderabad|Hyderabad Heritage]] enthusiast, who has also criticized the [[Government of Telangana]] regarding the negligence of several [[Heritage structures in Hyderabad, India|heritage structures]] and hospitals built by the [[Mir Osman Ali Khan|7th Nizam]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/151016/a-treasure-lost-nizam-scion.html|title=A treasure lost: Nizam scion|date=2016-10-15|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-09-16|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/nizams-family-wants-hangar-collapse-probe/articleshow/64902501.cms|title=Nizam's family wants hangar collapse probe - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref>


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Nasir Jung, Muzaffar Jung and Salabat Jung:- * These three rulers are not enumerated in the order of the Asaf Jah's, mainly because they were not granted the title of ASAF JAH by the Mughal Emperor.
Nasir Jung, Muzaffar Jung and Salabat Jung:- * These three rulers are not enumerated in the order of the Asaf Jah's, mainly because they were not granted the title of ASAF JAH by the Mughal Emperor.
=== Titular ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! width=15% |Titular Name
! width=15% | Personal Name
! width=8%  | Date of birth
! width=8%  | Nizam From
! width=8%  | Nizam Until
! width=8%  | Date of Death
! Note(s)
|-
| align="center"| Asaf Jah VIII<br>{{Nastaliq|آصف جاہ ہشتم}}
| align="center"| [[Mukarram Jah|Mir Barkat Ali Khan]]<br>{{Nastaliq|میر برکت علی خان}}
| align="center"| 6 October 1933
| align="center"| 24 February 1967
| align="center"| 5 November 1971
(deposed)
| align="center"| 15 January 2023
|Government of India recognised him in 1964 as heir-apparent to Asaf Jah VII, and following his grandfather's demise in 1967, he succeeded to his rank, dignity, and title. His coronation took place at Chowmahalla Palace on April 6, 1967, and he was recognised as Ruler of Hyderabad on April 14, 1964, by the Government of India. However, due to [[Privy Purse in India#Abolition|26th Amendment to the Constitution of India]], he ceased to enjoy his princely pensions, titles, and privileges.
|-
| align="center"| Asaf Jah IX<br>{{Nastaliq|آصف جاہ نہم}}
| align="center"| [[Azmet Jah|Mir Muhammad Azmet Ali Khan]]<br>{{Nastaliq|میر محمد عظمت علی خان}}
| align="center"| 23 July 1960
| align="center"| 20 January 2023
| colspan="2" |
|Azmet Jah acceded to the throne of the former Hyderabad State on 14 January 2023, following the death of Asaf Jah VIII.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Azmat Jah becomes the next Nizam of Hyderabad; here's all you need to know about him |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/azmat-jah-becomes-the-next-nizam-of-hyderabad-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-him/articleshow/97192539.cms |access-date=2023-01-21}}</ref> Azmat Jah's ceremonial coronation took place on 20 January 2023, at [[Chowmahalla Palace]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-22 |title=Azmet Jah coronated as ninth titular Nizam of Hyderabad |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/hyderabad/story/azmet-jah-coronated-as-ninth-titular-nizam-of-hyderabad-2324768-2023-01-22 |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-22 |title=In Hyderabad, Azmet Jah coronated as successor of Mukarram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/azmet-jah-coronated-as-successor-of-mukarram-in-hyderabad/articleshow/97214523.cms |access-date=2024-12-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=April 2023}}
|}
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==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Salar Jung family]]
* [[Salar Jung family]]
* [[List of Sunni Muslim dynasties]]
* [[List of Sunni Muslim dynasties]]
* [[Karrani Dynasty]]
* [[Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaaf]]
* [[Aga Khan Palace]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==Sources==
* {{citation |last1=Chandra |first1=Bipan |author-link=Bipan Chandra |last2=Mukherjee |first2=Aditya |last3=Mukherjee |first3=Mridula |title=India Since Independence |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dE9qEg-NgHMC |year=2008 |orig-year=first published 1999 |publisher=Penguin Books India |isbn=978-0-14-310409-4 }}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://asafjahidynasty.com/ Official Portal]
* {{Google books |id=d1wUgKKzawoC |page=142 |title=Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707–1813 }}
* {{Google books |id=d1wUgKKzawoC |page=142 |title=Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707–1813 }}
* http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/hyderabad-history.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110509093304/http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/hyderabad-history.html |date=9 May 2011 }}


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The Asaf Jahi is a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Hyderabad State.[1] The family came to India in the late 17th century and became employees of the Mughal Empire. They were great patrons of Indo-Persian culture, language, and literature, and the family found ready patronage.[citation needed]

The dynasty was founded by Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi, a Viceroy of the Deccan—(administrator of six Mughal governorates) under the Mughal emperors from 1713 to 1721. He intermittently ruled after Aurangzeb's death in 1707 and under the title Asaf Jah in 1724. The Mughal Empire crumbled and the Viceroy of the Deccan, Asaf Jah I, declared himself independent, whose domain extended from the Narmada River in the North to Trichinopoly in the South and Masulipatnam in the east to Bijapur in the west.

History[edit | edit source]

Nawab Khwaja Abid Siddiqi, the grandfather of the first Nizam, was born in Aliabad near Samarkand in the kingdom of Bukhara in modern-day Uzbekistan. His father, Alam Shaik, was a well-known Sufi and celebrated man of letters. Khwaja Abid's mother was from the family of Mir Hamdan, a distinguished Syed of Samarkhand. The first Nizam's mother was the daughter of Sadullah Khan, the Grand vizier (1645-1656) of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.[2]

After succeeding in the war of succession, Aurangzeb made him the Governor of Ajmer and subsequently of Multan with the title of Qalich Khan. He served the Emperor with distinction particularly during the early years of Aurangzeb's reign while he was consolidating and restoring peace in his newly acquired territory.[3]

Asaf Jah's father Ghazi ud-Din Khan Feroze Jung I was a military general under Aurangzeb. Under the command of Feroze Jung, Hyderabad was sieged and later occupied by the Mughals.[4]

Asaf Jah I[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah I
Qamaruddin Khan, Asaf Jah I

The founder of this dynasty was Mir Qamaruddin Khan, a noble and a courtier of the Mughal Muhammad Shah, who negotiated a peace treaty with Nadirshah got disgusted with the intrigues that prevailed in Delhi. He was on his way back to the Deccan, where, earlier he was a Subedar. But he had to confront Mubariz Khan, as a result of a plot by the Mughal emperor to kill the former. Mubariz Khan failed in his attempt and he was himself slain. This one took place in AD 1724, and henceforth Mir Qamaruddin, who assumed the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk, conducted himself as an independent ruler. Earlier, while he was one of the Ministers of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah, the latter conferred on him the title of Asaf Jah. Thus begins the Asaf Jahi rule over Golconda with the capital at Aurangabad.[5]

Asaf Jah II[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah II

The fourth son of the Nizam-ul-Mulk, Nizam Ali Khan was born on 24 February 1734. He assumed the Subedari of the Deccan at the age of 28 years and ruled the Deccan for almost 42 years - the longest period among the Nizams.[6] His reign was one of the most important chapters in the history of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Among his efforts to consolidate the Nizam empire was the shift of the Deccan capital from Aurangabad to Hyderabad. He ruled the Deccan at a most critical period and got very successful support from the House of Paigah.[7] He protected the Deccan from the attack of the Marathas and Tippu Sultan of Mysore by signing a mutual protection treaty with the British.

After a reign that played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Nizam dynasty, Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi died in 1803 at the age of 69. He was buried at the Mecca Masjid[citation needed] alongside the tomb of his mother Umda Begum.

Asaf Jah III[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah III

Mir Akbar Ali Khan Siddiqi Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III was born on 11 November 1768. After the death of Nizam Ali Khan, he became the Subedar Jah was ratified by the emperor Shah Alam II and also conferred all his father's titles on Sikander Jah.[8]

Asaf Jah IV[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah IV

Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Siddiqi Nusir-ud-Dawlah was born in Bidar on 25 April 1794. He was the eldest son of Sikander Jah and after his father's death, he succeeded him on 23 May 1829.[9][unreliable source?]

Asaf Jah V[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah V

Mir Tahniath Ali Khan Siddiqi Afzal-ud-daula was born in Kuruduwadi on 11 October 1827. He was the eldest son of Nawab Nasir-ud-daula. He ascended the throne on 18 May 1857 and Indian mutiny was started on 17 July 1857 Rohillas attacked the residency but Sir Salar Jung put down the attack with a firm hand. Similarly, trouble started in Solapur but the Maharaja of Solapur was unable to control it.[citation needed]

Asaf Jah VI[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah VI

Mir Mahboob Ali Khan was born in Tandur on 17 August 1866. He was the only son of Nawab Afzal-ud-Daula Asaf Jah V. When his father died he was two years and seven months old. He was installed as the Munsab by Sir Salar Jung I, Nawab Rasheeduddin Khan, Shams ul Ummra and the residents, there functioned as the Reyab. Shar-ul-Ummul died on 12 December 1881 and Salar Jung became the sole regent. He was remembered as administrator and regent till his death.[10][11] after the death of Sir Salar Jung I Sir Viqar-ul-Umra became the next Regent and guardian of Mahboob Ali Khan and served as Prime Minister of Hyderabad.[12]

He is popularly known for his efforts to abolish the practice of Sati[13] and for having supernatural healing powers against Snakebite.[14]

Asaf Jah VII[edit | edit source]

Main article: Asaf Jah VII

Asaf Jah VII was the last Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad State.He signed the instrument of accession, joining India in 1948.[15] Mir Osman Ali Khan was born in Hyderabad on 5 April 1886 at Purani Haveli. Since he was the heir-apparent, great attention was paid to his education, and eminent scholars were engaged to teach him English, Urdu, Persian. On 14 April 1906, he married Dulhan Pasha Begum, daughter of Nawab Jahangir Jung, at Eden Bagh, at the age of 21.[16]

He is credited for various reforms in education and development and remembered for being a truly secular[17] King by giving yearly donations to various temples.[18] He made large donations to educational institutions in India and abroad. He donated Rs 10 Lakh to the Banaras Hindu University[19] and Rs 5 Lakh to the Aligarh Muslim University.[20]

He set up the Osmania University,[21] Osmania General Hospital, Osmania Medical College, State Bank of Hyderabad, South India's first airport -the Begumpet Airport, Nizamia Observatory, Government Nizamia General Hospital, etc.[22]

The Nizam was reported to have fathered 34 children including 16 sons and 18 daughters.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

Others[edit | edit source]

Descendants of Asaf Jah VII[edit | edit source]

Asaf Jahi rulers of Hyderabad[edit | edit source]

Image Titular Name Personal Name Date of birth Nizam From Nizam Until Date of death
File:Nizam-ul-mulk.jpg
 Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I
نظام‌الملک آصف جاہ 		Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan
 20 August 1671 31 July 1724 1 June 1748
Nasir Jung
نصیرجنگ 		Mir Ahmed Ali Khan 26 February 1712 1 June 1748 16 December 1750
Muzaffar Jung
مظفرجنگ 		Mir Hidayat Muhi-ud-din Sa'adullah Khan ? 16 December 1750 13 February 1751
Salabat Jung
صلابت جنگ 		Mir Sa'id Muhammad Khan 24 November 1718 13 February 1751 8 July 1762
(deposed) 		16 September 1763
Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah II
نظام‌الملک آصف جاہ دوم 		Mir Nizam Ali Khan 7 March 1734 8 July 1762 6 August 1803
Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III
سکندر جاہ ،آصف جاہ سوئم 		Mir Akbar Ali Khan 11 November 1768 6 August 1803 21 May 1829
Nasir-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah IV
ناصر الدولہ ،آصف جاہ چہارم 		Mir Farqunda Ali Khan 25 April 1794 21 May 1829 16 May 1857
Afzal-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah V
افضال الدولہ ،آصف جاہ پنجم 		Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan 11 October 1827 16 May 1857 26 February 1869
Asaf Jah VI
آصف جاہ شیشم 		Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
میر محبوب علی خان 		17 August 1866 26 February 1869 29 August 1911
Asaf Jah VII
آصف جاہ ہفتم 		Mir Osman Ali Khan
میر عثمان علی خان 		6 April 1886 29 August 1911 17 September 1948
(deposed) 		24 February 1967

Nasir Jung, Muzaffar Jung and Salabat Jung:- * These three rulers are not enumerated in the order of the Asaf Jah's, mainly because they were not granted the title of ASAF JAH by the Mughal Emperor.

Titular[edit | edit source]

Titular Name Personal Name Date of birth Nizam From Nizam Until Date of Death Note(s)
Asaf Jah VIII
آصف جاہ ہشتم 		Mir Barkat Ali Khan
میر برکت علی خان 		6 October 1933 24 February 1967 5 November 1971

(deposed)

15 January 2023 Government of India recognised him in 1964 as heir-apparent to Asaf Jah VII, and following his grandfather's demise in 1967, he succeeded to his rank, dignity, and title. His coronation took place at Chowmahalla Palace on April 6, 1967, and he was recognised as Ruler of Hyderabad on April 14, 1964, by the Government of India. However, due to 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India, he ceased to enjoy his princely pensions, titles, and privileges.
Asaf Jah IX
آصف جاہ نہم 		Mir Muhammad Azmet Ali Khan
میر محمد عظمت علی خان 		23 July 1960 20 January 2023 Azmet Jah acceded to the throne of the former Hyderabad State on 14 January 2023, following the death of Asaf Jah VIII.[31] Azmat Jah's ceremonial coronation took place on 20 January 2023, at Chowmahalla Palace.[31][32][33][better source needed]

Family tree[edit | edit source]

Genealogy of the Asaf Jahi dynasty

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "How the Nizams 'stole' Hyderabad: Understanding origins of Asaf Jah dynasty". 16 September 2022.
  2. ↑ Hyderabad Affairs. Talbot Bros. 1883.
  3. ↑ Kate, P. V. (1987). Marathwada under the Nizams, 1724-1948. Delhi, India: Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-017-8.
  4. ↑ Holister, John Norman (1953). The Shia of India (PDF). p. 125. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Nizams". Archived from the original on 16 April 2007.
  6. ↑ Taher Mohamed (2021). Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities. IGI Global. p. 110. ISBN 9781799883654.
  7. ↑ "Journal: Humanities. Section A., Volumes 33-36". University of Madras. 1961. p. 141.
  8. ↑ "SECUNDERABAD: ORIGINS, TALES & ARMY CONNECTION". February 2017.
  9. ↑ "Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Nasir-ud-daula - Asaf Jah IV of Hyderabad, India". Archived from the original on 7 December 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  10. ↑ "NIZAM OF HYDERABAD DEAD.; Premier Prince of the Indian Empire Had an Annual Income of $10,000,000". The New York Times. 30 August 1911.
  11. ↑ Chakraberty, Sumit (16 September 2012). "Staying at Falaknuma is like holding a mirror up to our past". DNA. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  12. ↑ bhopal14.
  13. ↑ "Letters leave a rich legacy of rulers".
  14. ↑ "Picturing the 'Beloved'".
  15. ↑ Chandra, Mukherjee & Mukherjee 2008, p. 96.
  16. ↑ "Nizam VII cared more for people than himself". 26 May 2018.
  17. ↑ "Nizam Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan was a perfect secular ruler". 13 August 2015.
  18. ↑ "Nizam gave funding for temples and Hindu educational institutions". Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  19. ↑ "Nizam gave funding for temples, and Hindu educational institutions | | Mission Telangana". 8 July 2018. Archived from the original on 8 July 2018.
  20. ↑ "Why we need Minority Character for Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia or Hamdard". milligazette. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  21. ↑ "Osmania University first to teach in blend of Urdu & English - Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. ↑ "Reminiscing the seventh Nizam's enormous contribution to education".
  23. ↑ Mir Ayoob Ali Khan (19 February 2018). "Last surviving son of Nizam, Fazal Jah, dies". Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  24. ↑ "Last Surviving son of seventh Nizam passes away in Hyderabad". Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  25. ↑ "Nizam's heirs seek Pakistani intervention to unfreeze bank account". indiatoday. 20 July 2012. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  26. ↑ Mohla, Anika. "From richest to rags in seven generations". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  27. ↑ "India finally settles £1million Nizam dispute". 12 April 2008. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  28. ↑ "A prince's ransom | the Guardian | guardian.co.uk". TheGuardian.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  29. ↑ "A treasure lost: Nizam scion". Deccan Chronicle. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  30. ↑ "Nizam's family wants hangar collapse probe - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 "Azmat Jah becomes the next Nizam of Hyderabad; here's all you need to know about him". The Economic Times. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  32. ↑ "Azmet Jah coronated as ninth titular Nizam of Hyderabad". India Today. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  33. ↑ "In Hyderabad, Azmet Jah coronated as successor of Mukarram". The Times of India. 22 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 December 2024.

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