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Last month, Azmet Jah was anointed as the successor of eight titular Nizam, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Walashan Mukarram Jah Bahadur, who passed away in Turkey.

All his life Mukarram Jah did not have any interest in the title awarded to him by my grandfather, this in turn complicated his life and he became a silent witness to his downfall as well of the entire family, Nawab said.

The body of Mukarram Jah was brought to the city from Istanbul Turkey, where he passed away, in a special chartered flight on Tuesday evening to the RGI Airport Shamshabad.

The heir to the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad was the grandson of the last reigning Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan.

Elaborate arrangements were being made for the funeral procession and burial of the titular eighth Nizam

Nehru’s daughter, Indira Gandhi, was believed to have been entrusted with the task of imparting the political nuances to the prince

The original Mountbatten Plan, which the Nizam referred to and parts of which suited him to a T, would have established the following States or State areas in India:

Delinking Nizam from the Roll-Royce garbage truck story, Khan, the author of the pictorial book ‘Automobiles of the Nizams,’

While the people of Telangana have forgotten the animosities of 1948 and have imbibed a secular way of life, the BJP wants to revive the old animus to polarise the communities

The ceremonial sword or 'talwar' was one of the seven objects to be returned to India by Glasgow Life, which manages the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland.

Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, has said that some political parties were defaming the Nizam VII for their own petty gains.

People from different walks of life including elected representatives, employees and students have enthusiastically participated in the Telangana National Integration Day celebrations.

The rally started from Mir Alam Eidgah grounds and after traversing through Bahadurpura, Tadban cross-roads, Khaja Pahadi, Nawab Sahab Kunta, Mother Mary Mother Hospital road and culminated at Teegalkunta into a public meeting.

Throughout her 70-year rule, she received many jewels. However, one of the most prized pieces of jewellery the late Queen Elizabeth II owned is the iconic platinum necklace set studded with about 300 diamonds

Hyderabad: This new series of articles will focus on Telangana armed struggle, which is one of the important topics in preparation for the State government recruitment examinations. Introduction The contradictions existing within the socio-economic structures of India had contributed to the birth of several peasant movements in different parts of the country. The Telangana Peasants […]

The caste system has been one of the crucial barricades of economy in the then Hyderabad State The caste system in India evolved over centuries and distinct castes and tribes emerged owing to varied historical, religious and cultural factors. In Indian history, those referred to as slaves, chandal, panchama and untouchables belonged to depressed castes […]

Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on reforms introduced by Salar Jung in Railways, Communication and Coal Mines areas. The necessity for doing something to relieve the exchequer from this incubus was early realised by Salar Jung. The only plan that seemed practicable and conducive to the end was the extension of […]

Under the administration of Nizam’s government, the State administration was divided into 14 departments Administrative and Revenue Reforms The administration of the Nizam’s government was carried by the Prime Minster, Deewan/Regent, in consultation with co-Regent, advised by the British Resident in important matters, and assisted by a Peshkar or Deputy Minister and four Departmental Ministers […]

Hyderabad: Did you know that Hyderabad was the only native State in India that excelled in making coins, notes, stamps, and other engineering items way back in 1903? And also that Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Mahboob Ali Khan had established a mint which was similar to the European mints in the same year? All […]

Hyderabad: A museum that showcases the history of coin-making, collection and history of the Saifabad Mint has now been opened in Hyderabad. The Coin Museum at Saifabad Mint will be inaugurating on Tuesday and will be open for the general public from Wednesday to June 13 from 9 am to 5 pm, says a release. […]