In a momentous turn of events, the Majlis-E-Sahebzadagan Society revealed the designation of H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan as the IX Nizam of Hyderabad on Friday. Hailing from the revered Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan is a distinguished descendant of the royal family.
The society, which represents over 4,500 direct descendants of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, made this significant announcement. The decision comes in the wake of Azmet Jah’s recent anointment as the successor to the eighth titular Nizam, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Walashan Mukarram Jah Bahadur, who passed away in Turkey last month.
In their announcement, the society expressed concerns regarding Azmet Jah’s eligibility for the title. They cited his prolonged and unspecified absence from Hyderabad and lack of communication with the family members as reasons for his ineligibility. The society further stated that Azmet Jah had failed to fulfill his responsibilities towards the extended Royal family.
“The Majlis E Sahebzadagan Society (The Society comprises over 4500 Sahabzada & Sahabzadi (Direct Descendants of Nizam) & Umra (Nobles of Nizam) reached a consensus of choosing Raunaq Yar Khan as IXth Nizam of Hyderabad’s Asaf Jahi Dynasty as Prince Azmet Jah went incommunicado & failed to take-up responsibilities of the Hyderabad’s Asif Jah Dynasty.”
A grand coronation ceremony is planned to celebrate the occasion, where the extended Royal family and the citizens of Hyderabad will be invited, as per the statement issued by the society.
Sahebzada Mohd Moizuddin Khan, General Secretary of Majlis-E- Sahebzadagan Society, was quoted by Telangana Today. He stated, “The reason for choosing Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan is his strong connection to Hyderabad and his recognition as one of the most prominent faces of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty in Hyderabad.”
