Who were the Nizams?
Q: Who were the Nizams?
A: The Nizams were the title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad State, India, since 1719. They belonged to the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
Q: Who founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty?
A: The Asaf Jahi dynasty was founded by Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi, a viceroy of the Deccan under the Mughal emperors from 1713 to 1721.
Q: How did Hyderabad become one of the princely states of British India?
A: After Aurangzeb's death in 1707, the Mughal Empire fell apart and the viceroy in Hyderabad declared independence. From 1798 onwards, Hyderabad became one of the princely states of British India but it kept local control.
Q: How many Nizams ruled Kingdom of Hyderabad for two centuries until Indian independence in 1947?
A: Seven Nizams ruled Kingdom of Hyderabad for two centuries until Indian independence in 1947.
Q: What did Asaf Jahi rulers use money to support?
A: The Asaf Jahi rulers used money to support free Education, literature, architecture, art, culture and cuisine.
Q: When did Nizam rule end after Indian independence in 1947?
A: The Nizams ruled ended in September 1948 after India gained independence from Britain.
