Asaf Jahi dynasty
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The Asaf Jahi was a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Hyderabad State. 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.
Coat of Arms of the Nizam of Hyderabad
Azmet Jah, current head of Asaf Jahi family and IX titular Nizam of Hyderabad
Qamaruddin Khan, Asaf Jah I
Image: Asaf Jah I, Nizam of Hyderabad
Hyderabad State
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Hyderabad State was an independent monarchy/princely state located in the south-central Deccan region of Indian Subcontinent with its capital at the city of Hyderabad. It is now divided into the present-day state of Telangana, the Kalyana-Karnataka region of Karnataka, and the Marathwada region of Maharashtra in India.
Painting of First Nizam ul Mulk
On 22 February 1937, a cover story by Time called Osman Ali Khan, Asif Jah VII the wealthiest man in the world
(From left to right): Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Nizam VII and army chief Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri after Hyderabad's accession to India
Hyderabad State 1901 with Districts