Exhibition of rare unseen photographs of Nawab Mukarram Jah Bahadur opens at Chowmahalla Palace

A special exhibition showcasing the life of Asaf Jah VIII, Mukarram Jah Bahadur, opened at Chowmahalla Palace on October 7. Inaugurated by Azmet Jah, the exhibit features over 250 rare photographs, personal artefacts, and documents from the royal archives

Hyderabad: Commemorating the birth anniversary of Asaf Jah VIII, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan, Mukarram Jah Bahadur, a special exhibition was inaugurated at the Chowmahalla Palace at the invitation of Princess Esra Jah. The exhibition was inaugurated by the present titular Nizam Azmet Jah in the presence of Princess Shehkar Jah and Princess Nilufer Jah.

The exhibition presents an evocative visual journey through rare and previously unseen photographs, tracing the life of Mukarram Jah Bahadur. Chosen by his grandfather, Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Asaf Jah VII, as his successor, Prince Mukarram Jah was coronated in April 1967 and was recognised as the Nizam of Hyderabad by the Government of India, until the abolition of the privy purses in 1971.

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The gallery is designed and curated by Anuradha Naik Associates and brings together over 250 photographs, several of which are from the private collections of the family. Also on display are priceless objects and rare documents from the Chowmahalla Palace Archives. It is open to visitors from October 7.