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The IX Nizam of Asaf Jahi Dynasty of Hyderabad

Proclamation of H.E. Nawab Azmat Jah as Nizam IX: Succession Ceremony and Tribute to Mukarram Jah

Experience the solemn transition of power as Mir Mohammad Azmat Ali Khan Azmat Jah ascends as the ninth Nizam of Hyderabad following the demise of his father, Mukarram Jah. Witness the simple yet profound ceremony, steeped in tradition, as the Chowmahalla Palace announces the succession. Despite the abolition of titles in 1971, Azmat Jah’s coronation marks a significant milestone in the illustrious history of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Join us as we honor the late Nizam VIII and welcome the new Nizam IX, in a poignant display of cultural heritage and dynastic continuity.

ETV Bharat|21 January 2023

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Upon the death of the titular Nizam VIII, Mukarram Jah, his son Mir Mohammad Azmat Ali Khan Azmat Jah was officially declared as the ninth Nizam of Hyderabad, as per the decree of his late father. The announcement was made by Chowmahalla Palace, the office of Nizams, on January 21. Mukarram Jah passed away in Istanbul on January 14 and was honored with a state funeral in Hyderabad on January 18. Azmat Jah was crowned in a private ceremony with his family present. Despite the title, he will not officially bear the title of Nizam IX due to the abolition of titles by the Central government in 1971. Mukarram Jah’s mortal remains were brought to Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad, accompanied by his son Prince Azmath Jah and daughter Princess Shehkyar. His former wife Princess Esra, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Home Minister Mohammed Mehmood Ali, other members of the royal family, and close friends paid their respects.

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, announced on Saturday. Mukarram Jah, passed away in Istanbul, Turkey on January 14. His last rites were conducted with state honours in Hyderabad 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 stated.

Azmat Jah was declared as the Nizam IX in a simple ceremony held in the presence of the family members of Mukarram Jah. 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 officially bear the title of Nizam IX.

The mortal remains of Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, were brought to Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla Palace. The body arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport by a chartered flight from Turkey and was then shifted to Chowmahalla Palace. Mukarram Jah’s son Prince Azmath Jah and daughter Princess Shehkyar accompanied the mortal remains. Mukarram Jah’s former wife Princess Esra, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Home Minister Mohammed Mehmood Ali, members of the royal family, and close friends paid their last respects.

This article was originally published on ETV Bharat.

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The Asaf Jahi Dynasty

Embark on a captivating journey through history and uncover the remarkable legacy of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty. For more than two centuries, these visionary leaders governed Hyderabad, influencing its cultural fabric, fostering economic growth, and leaving an unforgettable imprint on the region’s history. Immerse yourself in a story filled with tradition, architectural marvels, and the enduring essence of a bygone era. Today, as we honour the esteemed lineage of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, we pay tribute to the visionaries who laid the foundation for progress and prosperity.