Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II
| Nawab Mir Nizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah II | |
|---|---|
| The II Nizam of Hyderabad state | |
| Reign | 1762–1803 |
| Predecessor | Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I |
| Successor | Muhyi ad-Din Muzaffar Jang Hidayat |
| House | Chowmahalla Palace |
| Father | Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I |
| Mother | Umda Begum |
Nawab Mir Nizam Ali Khan Bahadur Asaf Jah II was the Nizam of Hyderabad State in South India between 1762 and 1803.
Birth
He was born on March 7, 1734 as fourth son to Asaf Jah I and Umda Begum.
Official name
His official name is Asaf Jah II, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Nizam 'Ali Khan Bahadur, Fath Jang, Sipah Salar, Nawab Subadar of the Deccan.
Life
Asaf Jah II transferred his capital from Aurangabad to Hyderabad in 1763. His long reign was particularly notable for events towards its end.
In 1795, he was defeated by the Marathas and was forced to cede Daulatabad, Aurangabad and Sholapur and pay an indemnity of Rs. 30 million. The following year, judging himself menaced by Tipu Sultan of Mysore, he entered into Subsidiary Alliance with the British East India Company. Thus Hyderabad, which is in both area and population comparable to the United Kingdom, became a princely state within the British Raj.
A French general, Monsieur Raymond, served as his military leader, strategist and advisor.
Death
Asaf Jah II died at Chowmahalla, Hyderabad at the age of 69 on August 6, 1803.
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