The esteemed title of the Nizam of Hyderabad, once held by His Exalted Highness, Sir Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, the VI Nizam of Hyderabad State, has been passed on to a new successor following the demise of the eighth and last formal Nizam, Mir Muhammad Azmat Ali Khan, also known as Azmat Jah. Azmat Jah, son of Mukarram Jah and Princess Esra, is set to assume the role of the Nizam, although the title will remain ceremonial due to the abolition of titles by the Indian government in 1971.
Azmat Jah, a professional filmmaker, photographer, and cinematographer, holds a degree from California and has collaborated with renowned figures such as Steven Spielberg and Richard Attenborough. His formal installation as the new Nizam will take place at a solemn coronation at Chowmahalla Palace following the conclusion of his father’s mourning period in February.
The legacy of the Nizam of Hyderabad, which began with the succession of Mir Mukkaram Jah in 1954, has now ended with his passing. Mukarram Jah was once recognized as the richest person in India and held the title of Prince of Hyderabad until 1971. Azmat Jah, now 62, will be responsible for managing the Nizam’s properties in Hyderabad and India, including the Mukarram Jah Trust, as stated by historian Md Safiullah.
“When Azmat Jah was born on 23 July 1960, the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan was still alive and he was acknowledged as the heir apparent of Mukarram Jah, who had by then declared as the Nizam’s successor,” Safiullah added.
Although the title of Nizam holds no official power following Hyderabad’s annexation by India in 1948, it remains a ceremonial role within the Asaf Jahi family. Azmat Jah will serve as the family’s representative, liaising with the government and overseeing their properties. Renowned for his advocacy for Hyderabad’s heritage, he stands as a prominent figure of the dynasty.
H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, the esteemed great-grandson of His Exalted Highness, Sir Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, was crowned as the IX Nizam of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty in March 2023, a selection supported by over 4,500 members of the Royal Family. This event marked a pivotal moment in the illustrious history of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, contesting the claims of Azmet Jah, the son of the last ruling Nizam, Mukarram Jah, due to disagreements regarding family affairs and trust management.
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