Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, who passed away in January,2023 ?

Key Points

• Mir Barket Ali Mukarram Jah Bahadur, popularly known as Mukarram Jah, was the eighth and last titular Nizam of Hyderabad.
• Mukarram Jah was born on 6 October 1933 in France and passed away on 14 January 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.
• He was a descendant of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, which ruled Hyderabad until its annexation into the Indian Union in 1948.
• Despite holding the title of Nizam, Mukarram Jah primarily lived abroad and did not actively engage in politics or administration in Hyderabad.

Additional Information

• Nizam of Hyderabad:
  • The Nizams were the hereditary rulers of Hyderabad from the Asaf Jahi dynasty, established in the early 18th century.
  • Hyderabad was one of the princely states in British India, known for its wealth, culture, and contributions to architecture.
  • The seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, was famously one of the richest men in the world during his reign.
  • After India's independence in 1947, Hyderabad was annexed into the Indian Union in 1948 following Operation Polo.
• Mir Osman Ali Khan:
  • Mir Osman Ali Khan was the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad and ruled from 1911 to 1948.
  • He was known for his immense wealth and philanthropy, contributing to the establishment of universities, hospitals, and infrastructure in Hyderabad.
  • During his reign, Hyderabad was one of the most prosperous princely states in India.