Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II
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Mirza Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah II (7 March 1734 – 6 August 1803) was the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State in South India between 1762 and 1803. He was born on 7 March 1734 as fourth son to Asaf Jah I and Umda Begum. His official name is Asaf Jah II, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Nizam 'Ali Khan Siddiqi, Fateh Jang, Sipah Salar, Nawab Subedar of the Deccan. Sawānih-i-Deccan, a Persian work compiled by Munim Khan, a military commander during the era of Asaf Jah II gave more insight about administration of Asaf Jahis.[1][2]
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Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi Asaf Jah II | |
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The 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State | |
5th Nizam of Hyderabad | |
Reign | 8 July 1762 – 6 August 1803 |
Predecessor | Salabat Jung |
Successor | Asaf Jah III |
Born | 7 March 1734 Hyderabad State, Mughal India (now in India) |
Died | 6 August 1803 (aged 69) Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, Mughal India (now in Telangana, India) |
Noble family | Asaf Jahi dynasty |
Spouse(s) | Bakhshi Begum Tinat-un-Nisa Begum Burhanpuri Begum Dil Lagan Bai |
Father | Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah I |
Mother | Umda Begum |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Mughal Empire |
Service/ | Nizam of Hyderabad |
Rank | Subadar |
Battles/wars | Mughal-Maratha Wars Anglo-Mysore Wars Battle of Rakshasbhuvan Battle of Uruli Battle of Sindhkhed |
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