Hyderabad History during Asaf Jahi rule

Asaf Jahi Dynasty - Nizams
1724 - 1948
The family of the Asaf Jah (Nizams) of Hyderabad is one of the most illustrious that ever came to India.

The Asaf Jahi dynasty, familiar to all the by title of its representative-the-Nizam-owes its origin to Mir Qamaruddin Chin Qilij Khan, better known as Asaf Jah I.



Asafia Flag
Asaf Jahi dynasty ruled the state of Hyderabad for seven generations (A.D. 1724 - 1948) establishing it as the largest and foremost Muslim princely state in India. Hyderabad's existence and development was intrinsically linked to the rule of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and their contributions were foundational to not only the States but the Deccan's social, economic and cultural milieu.



Nizam's crest

Seven Asaf Jah Rulers - Seven Nizams

I. Mir Qamaruddin Chin Qilij Khan - Nizam I
1724 - 1748
Founder and first ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty
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II. Nizam Ali Khan - Nizam II
1762 - 1803
Second ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty
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III. Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah - Nizam III
1803 - 1829
Third ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty
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IV. Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Nasir-ud-Daula - Nizam IV
1829 - 1857
Fourth ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty
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V. Mir Tahniat Ali Khan Afzal-ud-Daula - Nizam V
1857 - 1869
Fifth ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty
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VI. Mir Mahboob Ali Khan - Nizam VI
1869 - 1911
Sixth ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty
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VII. Mir Osman Ali Khan - Nizam VII
1911 - 1948
Seventh and last ruler of Asaf Jahi Dynasty