Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V
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Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan Siddiqi (11 October 1827 – 26 February 1869) was the ruling Nizam
of Hyderabad
from 1857 to 1869. He was the elder son of Naser ud Daula Mir Farqunda Ali Khan Asaf Jah IV by his wife Sahebzadi Dialwar unisa Begum Saheba at Gufran Manzil, married first Sahebzadi Mahboob Begum Saheba, second Sahebzadi Allah Rakhi Begum and third Sahebzadi Hussaini Begum Saheba. Died at Hyderabad on 26th feb. 1869 and was buried at the Mecca Masjid. He issued four sons and six daughters.
A progressive ruler, Asaf Jah V reformed the Hyderabad revenue and judicial systems, instituted a postal service and constructed the first rail and telegraph networks in the state.
On 31 August 1861, the Order of the Star of India
was conferred on Asaf Jah V. His dominion was divided into five Subas and sixteen districts. Each Suba was headed by a Subedar
and each district was under a Taluqdar
. During his reign, the reforms carried out by Sir Salar Jung included the establishment of a Government central treasury in 1855.
Nizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
of Hyderabad
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
from 1857 to 1869. He was the elder son of Naser ud Daula Mir Farqunda Ali Khan Asaf Jah IV by his wife Sahebzadi Dialwar unisa Begum Saheba at Gufran Manzil, married first Sahebzadi Mahboob Begum Saheba, second Sahebzadi Allah Rakhi Begum and third Sahebzadi Hussaini Begum Saheba. Died at Hyderabad on 26th feb. 1869 and was buried at the Mecca Masjid. He issued four sons and six daughters.
A progressive ruler, Asaf Jah V reformed the Hyderabad revenue and judicial systems, instituted a postal service and constructed the first rail and telegraph networks in the state.
On 31 August 1861, the Order of the Star of India
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
was conferred on Asaf Jah V. His dominion was divided into five Subas and sixteen districts. Each Suba was headed by a Subedar
Subedar
Subedar is a historical rank in the Indian Army, ranking below British commissioned officers and above non-commissioned officers. The rank was otherwise equivalent to a British lieutenant and was introduced in the East India Company's presidency armies, to make it easier for British officers to...
and each district was under a Taluqdar
Taluqdar
A taluqdar or talukdar , is a term used for Indian land holders in Mughal and British times, responsible for collecting taxes from a district...
. During his reign, the reforms carried out by Sir Salar Jung included the establishment of a Government central treasury in 1855.
Style and title
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Nizam-ul-Mulk, Afzal ad-Dawlah, Nawab Mir Tahniat Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Asaf Jah V, GCSI, NizamNizamNizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
of HyderabadHyderabad State-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...