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| residence = [[Chowmahalla Palace]] | | residence = [[Chowmahalla Palace]] | ||
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| founding_year = 31 July | | founding_year = 31 July 1734 | ||
| deposition = 17 September 1948 | | deposition = 17 September 1948 | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
{{unreferenced section|date=February 2016}} | {{unreferenced section|date=February 2016}} | ||
[[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. | [[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. | ||
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. | |||
In 1657 Khaja Abid returned from his pilgrimage and joined the service of [[Aurangzeb]] | 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. | 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. | ||
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==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 |url=https://salute.co.in/secunderabad-origins-tales-army-connection/}}</ref> | [[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> | ||
==Asaf Jah IV== | ==Asaf Jah IV== | ||
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[[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, Shar-ul-Ummul 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> | [[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, Shar-ul-Ummul 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 | 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> | ||
==Asaf Jah VII== | ==Asaf Jah VII== | ||
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[[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 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> | [[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 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> | ||
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 for the [[Banaras Hindu University]] and Rs 5 Lakh for the [[Aligarh Muslim University]]. | 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 for the [[Banaras Hindu University]] and Rs 5 Lakh for the [[Aligarh Muslim University]].{{cn|date=July 2021}} | ||
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}}</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 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}}</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= | 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 | the Guardian | guardian.co.uk |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== | ||