Monday, October 27, 2014

Nizams of Asaf Jahi Dynasty

The Seven Rulers of the Asif Jahi Dynasty were Mir Qamaruddin, Nizam Ali Khan, Mir Akbar Ali Khan, Mir Farkhanda Ali Khan, Mir Tahniath Ali Khan, Mir Mahaboob Ali Khan, and Mir Osman Ali Khan.The rule of the seven Nizams witnessed the development of Hyderabad. During their period, a number of buildings of archaeological and public importance were built. Some remarkable buildings are the Purani Haveli, Chowmohalla Palace, Osmania University, Jubilee Hall, Assembly Building, Asifia Library, Osmania Hospital, High Court, and the buildings in the Public Garden.

The Asafjahi Nizams are generally counted as seven, though they were ten. Nasir Jung and Muzaffar Jung, son and grandson of the Nizam I who were killed by the Kurnool and Cuddapah Nawabs and Salabatjung who also ruled for a decade, were not counted by the historians though the Mughal emperors at Delhi recognised them as Subedars of the Deccan.

Interesting history of Hyderabadi locality names

History of Hyderabad  streets and locality names.

1) Nampally:
Raza Ali Khan, was the Dewan of Nizam’s State in 1670 AD. His Title was ‘Nekh Nam Khan’ A jagir was granted to him, which came to be called nekh-Nampally. This became ‘Nampally’.


2) Begumpet:
Basheerunnissa Begum, daughter of Nizam II was married to a Paigah noble. She received lands in dowry. The village came to be known as Begumpet.


3) Khairatabad:
The jagir granted to Khairunnisa Begum daughrer of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, came to be known as Khairatabad.


4) Begum Bazar:
Land gifted by Humda Begum ( the wife of Nizam Ali Khan Nizamul Mulk) to the merchants of Hyderabad for trade and commerce, finally developed as Begum Bazar.

Hyderabad through 400 Years

1512
Quli Qutub Shah established Qutub Shahi dynasty by seizing reins of
power from Bahamanis. Established fortress city of Golconda.
1562
Hussain Sagar lake was built.
1589
Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah.
1591
Charminar was built
1614
Work on Mecca Masjid started
1687
Building of Mecca Masjid completed Aurangzeb captured Golconda.