The Rise Of Regional States - Hyderabad (1724-1760)

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah (1724-48)

  • Founder of autonomous Hyderabad.
  • His original name was Chin Quilich Khan, but Emperor Farrukhsiyar conferred on him the title of ‘Khan-i-Dauran’ and later ‘Nizam-ul-Mulk’.
  • Appointed as the Wazir of the Mughal Empire (1722-24) by Muhammad Shah.
  • Frustrated with the mughal court politics, he marched towards Deccan and granted him the title of ‘Asaf Jah’ in 1725.
  • Though virtually independent in Deccan, he continued to recognize the Mughal Emperor as the sovereign.
  • Established peace and security in the region by suppressing all disaffected Nobles and putting down theft and robbery.

Nasir Jung (1748-50)

  • Defeated and murdered by Muzaffar Jung (son ....
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