Asaf Jahi dynasty
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Asaf Jahi Dynasty Nizams of Hyderabad | |
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His Exalted Highness | |
Estate(s) | Chowmahalla Palace |
Deposition | 17 September 1948 |
The Asaf Jahi was 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 Persian culture, language, and literature, and the family found ready patronage.
The dynasty was founded by
History
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.[4]
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.[5]
Asaf Jah I
The founder of this dynasty was
Asaf Jah II
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The fourth son of the
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
Asaf Jah III
Asaf Jah IV
Asaf Jah V
Asaf Jah VI
He is popularly known for his efforts to abolish the practice of Sati[15] and for having supernatural healing powers against Snakebite.[16]
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, Urdu, Persian. On 14 April 1906, he married Dulhan Pasha Begum, daughter of Nawab Jahangir Jung, at Eden Bagh, at the age of 21.[17]
He is credited for various reforms in education and development and remembered for being a truly secular[18] King by giving yearly donations to various temples.[19] He made large donations to educational institutions in India and abroad. He donated Rs 10 Lakh to the Banaras Hindu University[20] and Rs 5 Lakh to the Aligarh Muslim University.[21]
He set up the
The Nizam was reported to have fathered 34 children including 16 sons and 18 daughters[24][25][26][27][28][29]
Others
Descendants of Asaf Jah VII
- GBE, 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
- Asaf Jah VII.
- 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]
- 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 Hyderabad Heritage enthusiast, who has also criticized the Government of Telangana regarding the negligence of several heritage structures and hospitals built by the 7th Nizam.[30][31]
Asaf Jahi rulers of Hyderabad
Image | Titular Name | Personal Name | Date of birth | Nizam From | Nizam Until | Date of death |
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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
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26 February 1712 | 1 June 1748 | 16 December 1750 | ||
Muzaffar Jung مظفرجنگ |
Mir Hidayat Muhi-ud-din Sa'adullah Khan
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? | 16 December 1750 | 13 February 1751 | ||
Salabat Jung صلابت جنگ |
Mir Sa'id Muhammad Khan
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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
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11 November 1768 | 6 August 1803 | 21 May 1829 | ||
Nasir-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah IV ناصر الدولہ ،آصف جاہ چہارم |
Mir Farqunda Ali Khan
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25 April 1794 | 21 May 1829 | 16 May 1857 | ||
Afzal-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah V افضال الدولہ ،آصف جاہ پنجم |
Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan
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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
Titular Name | Personal Name | Date of birth | Nizam From | Nizam Until | Date of Death | Note(s) |
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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. better source needed ]
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See also
- Hyderabad State
- Nizam of Hyderabad
- National Anthem of Kingdom of Hyderabad
- Paigah
- Salar Jung family
- List of Sunni Muslim dynasties
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External links
- History of Asaf Jahis
- Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707–1813, p. 142, at Google Books
- Hyderabad History Archived 9 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine