Places and things named after the Nizam include Nizamabad, a city and district in the state of Telangana; Jamia Nizamia, a university; the Nizam College; the Nizam's Museum; the Nizam's …

After the death of J. D. Rockefeller, in 1937, the Nizam was crowned the richest man in the world, and the fifth richest in history. But most extraordinary of all was the way he had married his …

Nov 21, 2024 · They were taken care of by the Razars, who were once the Nizam’s private police, but were now so powerful that they actually ruled the country. In the rebel Hindu provinces, …

On Republic Day, 26 January 1950, the nizam read the proclamation declaring India to be a "sovereign democratic republic" while being sworn in to his new office of rajpramuk (president) …

Nizam is a shortened form of Niẓām ul-Mulk (Persian: نظام‌ الملک; lit.'Administrator of the Realm'), and was the title bestowed upon Asaf Jah I when he was appointed Viceroy of the Deccan by …

Osman Ali was the nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad princely state in India in the period 1911–48 and its constitutional president until 1956. Once one of the richest men in the world, he ruled over a …

Discover the story of Nizam Ali Khan, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad. Learn how he navigated a complex political landscape, forged alliances, and strengthened Hyderabad’s position as a …

Sep 4, 2025 · Explore the history of the Nizam of Hyderabad (1724–1948), their rule, the legacy of Mir Osman Ali Khan, and the current titular Nizam, Azmet Jah.

By tradition, no Nizam has ever left India, even if there was good a reason. Hyderabad did not join the first war of Indian Independence of 1857 against the British.

The Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan had a large family and retinue, occupying hundreds of magnificent palaces and ‘kothis’ spread over his vast dominion. He was - according to Time …