Nizam of Hyderabad

Nizam al -Mulk (Arabic: نظام الملك, in German also Nizam ) is the title of the Muslim rulers of the princely state of Hyderabad, which existed from 1724 to 1949.

The title of Nizam al -Mulk ( = administrator of the empire ) was first awarded in the 11th century by the Seljuk sultans of Baghdad, Alp Arslan and Malik Shah, at their grand vizier Abu Ali al -Hasan. In Urdu it first appears around 1600. The first Nizams of Hyderabad ruled for the rulers of the Mughal Empire. After the death of Aurangzeb and the decline of the Mughal Empire became independent as their rule Asaf Jahi dynasty, and had up to Indian independence inventory. Although the Nizam of Hyderabad wanted to retain his independence or join the state of Pakistan, but the Indian army occupied the territory with the operation Polo.

All Nizams are buried in the royal tombs of the Mecca Masjid near Charminar.

For the incumbent, see main article: List of Nizam.