Nasir Jang Mir Ahmad
Nasir Jang Mir Ahmad Humayum Jung Nizam ud Daula s/o Mir Qamaruddin Khan Siddiqi Nizam I by his wife Saidunisa Begum (February 26, 1712 – December 16, 1750) was the Nizam, or ruler, of the Hyderabad State from 1748 to 1750.
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[edit] Official name
His official name was Humayun Jah, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Ahmad Ali Khan Siddqi Bahadur, Nasir Jang, Nawab Subadar of the Deccan.
[edit] Life
He ruled Hyderabad State in India from June 1, 1748 to 1750. He was appointed as his father's Deputy during his absence in Delhi from 1737–1741. He attempted to seize power, but was defeated by his father at the Eid Gah Maidan in Aurangabad, on July 23, 1741. After his father's death, he ascended the throne on June 2, 1748 at Burhanpur.
[edit] Death
He was killed at Dupleix-Fathabad (Sarasangupettai), near Gingee, by the Pathan Himmat Khan, Nawab of Kadapa, on December 16, 1750 and was buried at the Mausoleum of Hazrat Burhan ud-Din Gharib, Khuldabad.
[edit] Positions held
- Subedar of Aurangabad 1745–1746.
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Nasir Jang Mir Ahmad
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| Preceded by Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asif Jah I |
Nizam of Hyderabad 1 June 1748–16 December 1750 |
Succeeded by Muhyi ad-Din Muzaffar Jang Hidayat |
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