A 300 Year Journey of Legacy and Inspiration

The Nizams ruled over Hyderabad for more than two centuries and played an important role in many historical events in India. The contribution of all the Nizam’s  in different periods of their rule can be put down in “golden words”. Hyderabad was the wealthiest princely state during the reign of the British Empire and it’s Nizams were often touted as the richest men in the world.

Come and join us and let’s begin a new journey of love and remembrance with the conference “The Nizam Era (1724-2024)”- A 300 Year Journey of Legacy and Inspiration. The One Day National Seminar will be a blueprint to showcase and remember the Nizam Era spanning more than two decades and will cover different facets of Nizam’s Rule and Regime.

The Asaf Jahi dynasty produced 7 rulers or Nizams of Hyderabad. Nizam, derived from Nizam-ul-Mulk, and also called Asaf Jah, means the “Administrator of the Realm.” Founder of the Asaf Jahi or Nizam Dynasty , the first Nizam of Hyderabad was Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi  Bayafandi, who was a General of the Mughal Empire and had friendly relations with Aurangzeb. After the demise of Asaf Jah I, his sons, Nasir Jung and Salabat Jung and grandson Muzaffar Jung ruled for a few years each but were not recognized as the Nizam-ul-Mulk. 

Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad was a figure of immense wealth and influence. Being a great visionary he had set up reputed educational institutions like Osmania University to promote knowledge & modern education. He separated the judiciary from the executive in 1921and set a vision for secular state. He will be remembered forever for his work in different fields he has done for the princely state.

He was deposed in 1948 after Hyderabad’s incorporation into Independent India. He wanted to remain independent and rule Hyderabad but was forced to abdicate his throne. Being the first to separate, Mir Osman Ali Khan was after Hyderabad’s ascension to India in 1948, the Nizam rule was disbanded. However, title of Nizam of Hyderabad was passed on to Mukarram Jah, grandson of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali. He resided in Istanbul, Turkey for most of his later life and passed away on January 15, 2023.