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The IX Nizam of Asaf Jahi Dynasty of Hyderabad

Coronation of H.E. Nawab Azmat Jah as Nizam IX: A Symbolic Ceremony in Chowmahalla Palace

In the wake of Nizam VIII Mukarram Jah’s passing, his son Mir Mohammad Azmat Ali Khan Azmat Jah was formally declared the ninth Nizam of Hyderabad. This historic transition, marked by a simple ceremony amid family members, heralds a new chapter in the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Despite the abolition of titles by the Central government in 1971, Azmat Jah’s ascension signifies his symbolic role as the IXth head of the dynasty. Discover the evolving legacy of the Nizams in contemporary times.

The Print|21 January 2023

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Upon the passing of Mukarram Jah, the VIII Nizam of Hyderabad, his son Mir Mohammad Azmat Ali Khan Azmat Jah was formally declared the ninth Nizam. The announcement was made by the Chowmahalla Palace, the office of the Nizams, following Mukarram Jah’s state funeral in Hyderabad. Azmat Jah’s succession was in accordance with his father’s desire and decree, as stated in the official release. The simple ceremony was attended by the family members of Mukarram Jah. Despite his title, Azmat Jah will not officially hold the title of Nizam due to the Central government’s abolition of titles in 1971.

Following the demise of titular Nizam VIII Mukarram Jah, his son Mir Mohammad Azmat Ali Khan Azmat Jah was formally declared as the ninth Nizam of Hyderabad, a release from Chowmahalla Palace, the office of Nizams, said on Saturday.

Mukarram Jah, passed away in Istanbul, Turkey on January 14. His last rites were conducted with state honours here on January 18.

“On Friday, the 20th day of January in terms of the desire and the decree made by Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Walashan Mukaram Jah Bahadur H.E.H. the VIII Nizam of Hyderabad during his lifetime anointing his eldest son Mir Mohammed Azmat Ali Khan Azmat Jah as his successor in title and to accede his father as the IXth head of the Asaf Jahi dynasty for all symbolic ceremonial teacher and ancillary purposes…,” the release said.

He was declared as the Nizam IX in a simple ceremony held in the presence of the family members of Mukarram Jah, it further said.

Azmat Jah was born to Prince Mukarram Jah and Princess Esra.

Since the Central government abolished titles in 1971, the 63-year-old will not have the title of Nizam IX.

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