Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan reflects on Asaf Jahi Dynasty’s legacy

The 9th Nizam of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, participated in an international seminar titled The Nizam Era (1724–2024): A 300-Year Journey of Legacy & Inspiration at the Administrative Staff College of India. The event was inaugurated by Mohd Ali Shabbir, with a keynote address by Maulana Khaled Saifullah Rehmani. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan discussed the dynasty’s legacy and its significance in contemporary India, emphasizing unity in diversity and democratic values. Key topics included the royal family’s financial status, secularism, and education, with scholars presenting research on the Asaf Jahi legacy. The seminar featured discussions on the dynasty’s history from its founder in 1724 to Hyderabad’s annexation in 1948. It also addressed the integration of the dynasty into democratic India and its connection to Islamic principles. A significant focus was placed on recognizing all ten Nizams, as only seven are commonly acknowledged. The seminar aimed to honor the contributions of all rulers and foster dialogue about their impact on Hyderabad Deccan’s history.

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