The Nizam's Coat of Arms

Nizam-ul-Mulk was the title of the ruler of Hyderabad state from 1724 to 1949. The state is therefore sometimes referred to as a nizamate. Like their Mughal predecssors, the nizams were Muslims. Hyderabad and Berar, 1903 Hyderābād was an autonomous princely state of south-central India from 1724 until 1948, ruled by a hereditary Nizam, and an Indian state from 1948 to 1956. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) (sometimes also spelled Moslem) is an adherent of Islam. ...

The title nizām-al-mulk was first used in Urdu around 1600 to mean "governor of the realm", probably in reference to Nizam al-Mulk. It, in turn, derives from the Arabic word, nizंām, meaning "order, arrangement". The Nizam was, and often still is, referred to as Ala Hadrat or Nizam Sarkar. Urdu () is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family which developed under Persian, Turkish, and Arabic influence in South Asia during the time of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire (1200-1800). ... Abu Ali al-Hasan al-Tusi Nizam al-Mulk (نظام الملك، ابو علي الحسن الطوسي in Arabic; 1018 - 14 October 1092) was a celebrated Persian vizier of the Seljuk Turks. ...

The first Nizams ruled on behalf of the mughal emperors, but as their power waned with the death of Aurangazeb - the last great moghul, the nizams split away to form their own nizamates. This continued until the British who allowed the Nizams to rule their princely states. This was accepted by the Nizams and retained power over Hyderabad state until Indian independence. Even after Indian Independence, the Nizam wanted to join Pakistan or be independent, however the Indian Army launched Operation Polo that resulted in the annexation of the Nizam's territories. Abul Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir (November 3, 1618 - March 3, 1707), also known as Alamgir I, was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1658 until 1707. ... A princely state or native state was a feudal monarchy in British India ruled by a hereditary ruler, who was nominally sovereign. ... The Indian independence movement was a series of steps taken in the Indian subcontinent for independence from British colonial rule, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ... The Indian Army (भारतीय सेना Hindi: Bhartiya Sena) is the land force of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting land-based warfare. ... Hyderabad state in 1909. ...

The Nizam's dynasty was known as Asaf Jahi dynasty. Though it is said that dynasty had only seven rulers however there was a period of 13 years after the rule of the first Nizam when three of his sons Nasir Jung, Muzafar Jung and Salabath Jung ruled the dynasty. They are not officially recognized as the rulers and hence there are just seven known Nizams.

There is an interesting anecdote about the first Nizam. It is said that on one of his hunting trips/journeys he was offered some kulchas (a type of Indian bread) by a holy man and was asked to eat as many as he could. The Nizam could eat seven kulchas. The holy man then prophesied that seven generations of his family would rule. So it was.

All of the Nizams are buried in the Royal graves at the Mecca Masjid,near Charminar. Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Charminar is a monument located in the City of Hyderabad which is the capital city of the State of Andhra Pradesh in South India. ...

The list of Nizams

• Qamar ad-Din Chin Qilij Khan Asif Jah I 1724-1748
• Nasir Jang Mir Ahmad 1748-1750
• Muhyi ad-Din Muzaffar Jang Hidayat 1750-1751
• Asif ad-Dawlah Mir Ali Salabat Jang 1751-1762
• Ali Khan Asif Jah II 1762-1802
• Mir Akbar Ali Khan Asif Jah III 1802-1829
• Nasir ad-Dawlah Farkhundah Ali Asif Jah IV 1829-1857
• Afzal ad-Dawlah Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah V 1857-1869
• Fath Jang Mahbub Ali Khan Asif Jah VI 1869-1911
• Fath Jang Nawwab Mir Osman Ali Khan Asif Jah VII 1911-1949
• Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah Asaf Jah VIII (pretender) 1967 -

Chin Qilij Khan was a general under the Mughals directed towards south India. ... Ruled Hyderabad State from 1748 to 1750, died 5th December 1750, was know as a benevolent ruler. ... Muhyi ad-Din Muzaffar Jang Hidayat (d. ... The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Afzal ad-Dawlah Asaf Jah V, Nizam of Hyderabad, was the ruler of Hyderabad state in India from 1857 to 1869. ... The sixth Nizam of Hyderabad,Mahbub Ali Khan was born on 17th August 1866. ... Last Nizam of Hyderabad Usman Ali Khan Bahadur Fateh Jung also named Fath Jang Nawwab Mir Osman Ali Khan Asif Jah VII,was the last Nizam of Hyderabad. ... A Pretender is a claimant to an abolished or already occupied throne. ...

See also

• Salar Jung family

External links

• Detailed genealogy of the Nizams of Hyderabad

• Article on some aspects of life in erstwhile Hyderabad state

• Nizam Jewellery Photo Gallery

en:Hyderabad State Hyderabad and Berar, 1903 Hyderābād was an autonomous princely state of south-central India from 1724 until 1948, ruled by a hereditary Nizam, and an Indian state from 1948 to 1956. ...