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Nasir Jang Mir Ahmad

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Birth

Born on 26 February 1712 to Asaf Jah I and his second wife Said un-nisa Begum Sahiba.

Official name

His official name was Humayun Jah, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Ahmad 'Ali Khan Bahadur, Nasir Jang, Nawab Subadar of the Deccan.

Life

Ruled Hyderabad State in India from 1 June 1748 to 1750.He was appointed as his father's Deputy during his absence in Delhi 1737–1741. He attempted to seize power, but was defeated by his father at the Idhag Maidan in Aurangabad, 23 July 1741. After his father's death, he ascended throne on 2 June 1748 at Burhanpur.

death

He was killed at Dupleix-Fathabad (Sarasangupettai?), near Gingee, by the Pathan Nawab Himmat Bahadur Khan of Kurpa, 16 December 1750 and was buried at Mausoleum of Hazrat Burhan ud-din Gharib, Burhanpur.

Positions held

Nasir Jang Mir Ahmad
Preceded by Nizam of Hyderabad
1 June 17485 December 1750
Succeeded by

See also