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Sahebzada Mir Himayat Ali Khan Siddiqi Azam Jah (Urdu: اعظم جاہ داماد والاشان صاحب زادہ نواب سر میر حمایت علی خان بہادر بے آفندی; 21/22 February 1907 – 9 October 1970) was the eldest son of the seventh and last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII and Sahebzadi Azamunnisa Begum, daughter of Sahebzada Mir Jahangir Ali Khan Siddiqi.

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Life

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In 1936, he was given the courtesy title of prince of Berar,[2] a territory of the Nizam then leased in perpetuity to the British and administered by them.

In 1931 Azam Jah married Dürrüşehvar Sultan, a member of the House of Osman (formerly of the Ottoman Empire) and the daughter of the last Ottoman Caliph Abdülmecid II, in Nice on 12 November 1932. The marriage failed in 1954 after having two sons.[citation needed]

On the death of the seventh Nizam, the title passed to Azam Jah's elder son, Sahebzada Mir Barkat Ali Khan Siddiqi Mukarram Jah, as the eighth Nizam. Whereas, Azam's younger son is Sahebzada Mir Karamat Ali Khan Siddiqi Muffakham Jah.[citation needed]

He lived at Bella Vista, Hyderabad, a 10-acre (40,000 m2) palace near Hussain Sagar.[3][4]

Titles

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  • 1907–1912: Second Wali Ahad Nawab Mir Himayat 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur
  • 1912–1934: Wali Ahad Sahebzada Nawab Mir Himayat 'Ali Khan Bahadur
  • 1934–1937: Major His Highness Azam Jah, Walashan Sahebzada Nawab Mir Himayat 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Prince of Berar
  • 1937–1942: General His Highness Azam Jah, Walashan Sahebzada Nawab Mir Himayat 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Prince of Berar
  • 1942–1947: General His Highness Azam Jah, Walashan Sahebzada Nawab Mir Sir Himayat 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Prince of Berar, GBE
  • 1947–1970: General His Highness Azam Jah, Walashan Sahebzada Nawab Mir Sir Himayat 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Prince of Berar, GCIE, GBE[5]

Notable philanthropy

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Prince Azam Jah son of Asaf Jah 7 laying the foundation stone of the mosque

The (Nizamia Mosque) now known as (London Central Mosque) was funded by the Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII and the foundation stone of the mosque was laid on Friday, 4 June 1937, by his eldest son - His Highness Prince Azam Jah.[6][7]

Honours and legacy

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Mir Himayat Ali Khan Azam Jah Bahadur (21 February 1907 – 9 October 1970), known as Azam Jah and titled Prince of Berar, was the eldest son and designated heir apparent of Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, the seventh and last ruling Nizam of Hyderabad. As the Prince of Berar, a courtesy title granted in 1936 for the territory leased to British administration, he held significant ceremonial and administrative roles within the princely state. In 1931, Azam Jah married Princess , the only daughter of Abdulmejid II, the final Ottoman Caliph, in a union that symbolized diplomatic ties between the Asaf Jahi dynasty and the deposed Ottoman imperial ; the couple had two sons, including , who later became the titular eighth Nizam. Azam Jah received prominent British honors, including Knight Grand Commander of the (GCIE) and Knight Grand Cross of the (GBE), alongside military decorations such as the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) awarded in 1946, reflecting his service during and after . Despite his position as heir, he predeceased his father in 1970, preventing his ascension to the Nizam's throne amid the state's integration into independent India in 1948.

Early Life

Birth and Parentage

Sahebzada Mir Himayat Ali Khan Siddiqi, who later received the title Azam Jah, was born on 21 February 1907 as the eldest legitimate son of , Asaf Jah VII, the seventh , whose rule over the spanned from 1911 until its accession to in 1948. His mother was Sahebzadi Azamunnisa Begum (also referred to as Dulhan Pasha Begum), a consort of the Nizam and daughter of Sahebzada Mir Jahangir Ali Khan Siddiqi, from a noble family within the . As the in the House of Asaf Jah, his birth solidified the dynastic line, positioning him for future roles in the administration and military of under British paramountcy. The Nizam's court maintained a system, with among several consorts bearing children to the ruler, though Azam Jah's status as firstborn son distinguished him early in matters of succession and protocol. No public records specify the exact location of his birth within Hyderabad territory, but it occurred amid the opulent lifestyle of the and associated residences, reflecting the Asaf Jahi dynasty's wealth derived from diamond mines, agriculture, and administrative revenues.

Childhood and Upbringing

Sahebzada Mir Himayat Ali Khan Siddiqi, later titled , was born in February 1907 as the eldest son of , the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, and his first wife Sahebzadi Azamunnisa (also known as Dulhan Pasha Begum). Azamunnisa Begum, daughter of the noble Sahebzada Mir Ali Khan Siddiqi, bore the Nizam two sons: Azam Jah and his younger brother . As the designated heir apparent to the throne of Hyderabad, one of the most prosperous princely states under British , Azam Jah's early years were spent within the royal households of the in Hyderabad.

Education and Formative Years

Formal Education

Azam Jah, as to the , received a private formal within the royal palaces, emphasizing languages such as , Persian, and English, along with history, , and administrative principles essential for governance. This tutoring system, employing court scholars, was customary for Asaf Jahi princes to prepare them for rulership without enrollment in public institutions. In recognition of his status and contributions to the state, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree.

Influences and Early Responsibilities

Azam Jah, born Mir Himayat Ali Khan on 11 October 1907, was designated as Second Wali Ahad (second ) shortly after his birth and elevated to Wali Ahad (primary ) in 1911 following the accession of his father, , as the seventh . This early designation positioned him under the direct tutelage of the Nizam's court, where traditional Asaf Jahi governance principles—emphasizing administrative oversight, fiscal prudence, and Islamic jurisprudence—shaped his formative understanding of princely duties. His marriage on 12 November 1931 to Princess , daughter of the exiled Ottoman Caliph Abdulmejid II, in , , introduced cross-cultural influences blending Deccani Muslim traditions with Ottoman imperial ethos and European cosmopolitanism. The princess, known for her advocacy of women's education and social reforms, reportedly encouraged modern administrative perspectives within the Hyderabad household, though her impact was constrained by the patriarchal structures of the Nizam's durbar. In 1936, Azam Jah received the courtesy title of Prince of Berar, corresponding to the eponymous district leased in perpetuity to British administration since 1853, which exposed him to Anglo-Indian diplomatic protocols and revenue management practices. This role marked his initial formal responsibilities, including ceremonial representation of Hyderabad's interests amid British-Indian relations. A key early duty occurred on 4 June 1937, when he laid the for the Nizamia Masjid (later the ) in , , funded by a £500,000 donation from the Nizam, underscoring his involvement in extending the dynasty's patronage to global Muslim institutions. Azam Jah's early military engagements, attaining the rank of Major and later , reflected grooming for defense oversight in Hyderabad's hybrid Anglo-Nizami forces, influenced by the state's auxiliary contributions to British campaigns. These responsibilities, though largely honorary, familiarized him with strategic counsel, though contemporary accounts later noted personal indulgences that tempered his administrative efficacy.

Titles, Roles, and Military Service

Princely Titles and Succession

Azam Jah, born Mir Himayat Ali Khan on 22 February 1907, was designated as the Wali Ahad, or , to the , . As the eldest son, he held the style of and progressed through courtly titles reflecting his position in the line of succession within the . In 1936, he received the courtesy title of Prince of Berar, referencing the region of Berar, which had been leased in perpetuity to the British Crown by the Nizam in 1853 and administered separately until Indian independence. Despite his status as , tensions arose in the father-son relationship, leading the Nizam to bypass Azam Jah for succession. In 1954, formally named his grandson, —the eldest son of Azam Jah—as the designated successor to the titular Nizamship. The Nizam cited Azam Jah's lifestyle, characterized by extravagance and alcohol addiction, as rendering him unfit to assume leadership responsibilities. Following the death of Mir Osman Ali Khan on 24 February 1967, Mukarram Jah acceded as the eighth Nizam on 6 April 1967, inheriting the titular role amid the post-independence abolition of privy purses and privileges in 1971. Azam Jah, who continued to hold his princely designations, died on 7 October 1970 in Hyderabad.

Military Appointments and Contributions

Mir Himayat Ali Khan, holding the title Azam Jah, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Hyderabad State Forces in 1933, a position he held until the state's integration into India in 1948. In this role, he oversaw the military organization of the princely state, which maintained a standing army of approximately 20,000 troops, including cavalry units like the 1st (Nizam’s Own) Hyderabad Lancers, of which he served as Colonel-in-Chief. He received progressive promotions within the hierarchy, advancing to the rank of Major in 1936 and to full by 1937. On 7 August 1937, he was granted the honorary rank of Major in the , with attachment to the 7th , reflecting his alignment with imperial defense structures. These appointments underscored his ceremonial and administrative leadership over Hyderabad's forces, which were structured as auxiliaries to the . During , under Azam Jah's command, the contributed to the Allied war effort by providing logistical support, troops for auxiliary roles, and resources aligned with British campaigns in the region. The state's military units participated in defensive preparations and supply chains, earning recognition through awards such as the British Defence Medal and , both conferred on him in 1945, alongside the Hyderabad War Medal and Meritorious Service Medal of the same year. Additionally, the Tunis Victory Medal awarded in indicates involvement or acknowledgment related to North African operations. Following the war, he briefly served as Defence Attaché for the in , facilitating military diplomacy before relocating to after 's independence. His military service was further honored with British knighthoods, including Knight Grand Cross of the (GBE) in 1943 and Knight Grand Commander of the (GCIE) in 1946, bestowed for contributions to imperial defense. These accolades, alongside and medals from 1935 and 1937, highlighted his role in sustaining Hyderabad's military loyalty to amid global conflict.

Marriage and Family

Union with Durru Shehvar

Azam Jah, the heir apparent to the Nizam of Hyderabad and titled Prince of Berar, married (commonly known as Durru Shehvar), the daughter of the deposed Ottoman Caliph Abdulmejid II, on 12 1931. The union was arranged by Azam Jah's , , to forge ties between the Hyderabad and the Ottoman imperial house, reflecting the Nizam's longstanding support for the Caliphate institution following its abolition in 1924. Durru Shehvar, born on 26 January 1914 in and raised in exile in after the Ottoman family's deposition, was seventeen at the time of the marriage; Azam Jah was twenty-four. The ceremony took place at Villa Carabacel in , , where the Ottoman exiles resided, and consisted of a simple nikah performed by Abdulmejid II himself. It was a double wedding, with Azam Jah's younger brother, , simultaneously marrying Durru Shehvar's cousin Nilüfer Hanım, further cementing the alliance between the two families. Following the nuptials, the couple relocated to Hyderabad, where Durru Shehvar adopted the title Durru Shehvar Durdana Sahiba, Princess of Berar, and began integrating into the princely state's court while maintaining her Ottoman heritage. The marriage, though rooted in dynastic politics, introduced European-influenced customs to the Hyderabad household, as Durru Shehvar's French upbringing contrasted with local traditions.

Offspring and Dynastic Continuity

Azam Jah and had two sons, ensuring the continuation of the Asaf Jahi lineage amid the dynasty's transition to titular status following Hyderabad's integration into in 1948. Their elder son, (known as ), was born on 6 October 1933 in , . The younger son, (known as ), was born on 27 February 1939. The dynastic line proceeded through Mukarram Jah, whom his grandfather, Nizam Osman Ali Khan, designated as successor in 1954, bypassing Azam Jah due to the latter's reported personal and health challenges that rendered him unfit for leadership in the Nizam's view. Mukarram Jah assumed the titular role as Asaf Jah VIII after Osman Ali Khan's death in 1967, maintaining ceremonial and cultural continuity of the Hyderabad princely house despite the abolition of privy purses and royal privileges by the Indian government in 1971. Upon Mukarram Jah's death on 15 January 2023, his eldest son, Mir Muhammad Azmet Ali Khan (Azmet Jah), succeeded as head of the house, titled Asaf Jah IX, with a private coronation ceremony held in Hyderabad on 6 April 2023 to affirm the family's enduring claim to the Nizamate's heritage. Muffakham Jah, while prominent in business and philanthropy in Hyderabad, did not pursue the primary line of succession, focusing instead on industrial ventures such as founding the Muffakham Jah Technical Campus; his descendants, including sons Mir Rafa'at Ali Khan (Rafat Jah) and others, represent collateral branches without direct claim to the titular headship. This primogeniture-based continuity, rooted in the Asaf Jahi tradition of designating capable heirs, has preserved the dynasty's identity through private endowments, legal trusts managing residual properties, and cultural preservation efforts, even as the family's influence waned post-independence.

Involvement in Hyderabad Affairs

Pre-1948 State Roles

As heir apparent to , the seventh , Sahebzada Mir Himayat Ali Khan Siddiqi, known as , was groomed for governance through key administrative appointments in the princely state's executive structure. In January 1932, following his return from studies in , he was named Vice-President of the Nizam’s Executive Council to acquire practical experience in state administration, initially drawing a salary of Rs 5,000 per month, which was subsequently raised by an additional Rs 5,000. Concurrently, he served as a member of the Executive Council, receiving Rs 20,000 monthly from the , a position shared with his brother as part of familial preparation for rulership. Azam Jah also held oversight of military affairs as de jure Commander-in-Chief of the Hyderabad State Forces from approximately 1935, with an annual allocation of Rs 2,500 monthly from state funds, though operational command often involved coordination with appointed generals. His duties included reviewing military plans and attending headquarters, as evidenced by his request for strategic documents from General El Edroos on 3 August 1948, prior to his resignation later that month amid concerns over indiscipline and readiness. These roles, while preparatory and largely under the Nizam's direct authority, positioned him centrally in Hyderabad's pre-integration governance, blending administrative training with symbolic leadership.

Post-Integration Challenges

Following the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union on 17 September 1948, Azam Jah, as , encountered significant personal and familial difficulties amid the Nizam family's diminished political authority and altered financial landscape. The cessation of sovereign rule curtailed the family's administrative privileges, though a of approximately 5,000 rupees daily was initially granted to the Nizam by the Indian government, providing indirect support to family members including Azam Jah. However, Azam Jah's extravagant lifestyle exacerbated emerging fiscal constraints, leading to accumulated debts exceeding $500,000 in a single year during the early , despite a monthly allowance of $10,000 from his father. His marital separation compounded these strains; Azam Jah's wife, Princess Durru Shehvar, resided primarily in , maintaining distance from Hyderabad, which reflected underlying personal discord within the union arranged in to bolster dynastic prestige. This separation persisted post-integration, limiting family cohesion at a time when the Nizams navigated reduced estates and public scrutiny. Additionally, Azam Jah's reputed indulgence in alcohol and opulent pursuits, such as , pig-sticking, and maintaining a , drew criticism and contributed to perceptions of irresponsibility. These issues culminated in his effective disinheritance as successor. In the mid-1950s, Mir Osman Ali Khan publicly revoked Azam Jah's heir status via a announcement, citing his son's "present mode of life, extravagance and addiction to drink" as rendering him unfit for leadership responsibilities. The Nizam instead nominated his grandson, (son of Azam Jah's brother ), as titular heir, bypassing both elder sons due to similar concerns over their conduct. This familial rift, intensified by post-1948 economic adjustments and the eventual abolition of privy purses in 1971, left Azam Jah in a diminished role, reliant on paternal subsidies that had previously cleared debts totaling $4.7 million. He resided in Hyderabad palaces but faced ongoing financial oversight, marking a transition from prospective ruler to a figure of amid contractual constraints on assets.

Philanthropic Activities

Key Initiatives and Contributions

Azam Jah represented the Hyderabad in significant philanthropic endeavors, most notably by laying the of the Nizamia —later incorporated into the Central —on 4 June 1937 in , . This project, funded by a major donation from his father, , sought to establish a prominent and community center for Britain's Muslim population, reflecting the Nizam's broader commitments to Islamic institutions abroad..jpg) While direct personal initiatives by Azam Jah in were limited compared to other family members, his ceremonial involvement underscored the dynasty's tradition of supporting religious and cultural infrastructure beyond Hyderabad's borders. The event highlighted the princely state's international outreach during the era, though the original Nizamia structure evolved into the modern mosque complex completed decades later.

Honours and Recognitions

British and International Awards

Azam Jah, formally Mir Himayat Khan, was granted the Knight of the (GBE) in the civil division on 1 January 1943, recognizing his contributions amid as a major in honorary military service. This honor elevated his standing within the British imperial framework, where princely heirs like him received such distinctions for loyalty and support to Allied efforts. In the 1946 , he was appointed Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE) on 1 January, further affirming his role in the transitional period leading to Indian independence; the gazette entry prefixed his name with "Sir," denoting the knighthood. These peerage-level awards were typically reserved for high-ranking Indian royalty demonstrating administrative or wartime utility to British interests. He also received campaign medals for participation: the Defence Medal in 1945 for home front and non-operational service, and the War Medal 1939–1945 for general wartime recognition. Earlier commemorative honors included the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal in 1935 and the King George VI Coronation Medal in 1937, standard awards to salute events in the royal calendar extended to saluteable Indian princes. No prominent non-British international awards are documented beyond wartime Allied commendations, such as the Tunis Victory Medal in 1942, tied to North African campaign support rather than independent foreign state honors.

Local and Dynastic Tributes

In 1936, Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, conferred upon his eldest son the dynastic title of Prince of Berar on 13 November, formally designating him as Wali Ahad, or heir apparent, to the Asaf Jahi throne. This honor reflected the traditional linkage of the title to oversight of Berar province, a key territory under Hyderabad's suzerainty though leased to British administration, and included ceremonial proclamation with state salutes and recognition within the dynasty's noble hierarchy. Accompanying the title were elevated styles such as His Highness Walashan Nawab Mir Himayat Ali Khan Bahadur Azam Jah, denoting supreme precedence among Hyderabad's aristocracy. Azam Jah was further honored with the honorary rank of General in the , underscoring his dynastic role in military and administrative affairs prior to 1948. These tributes, rooted in the Nizam's prerogative, affirmed his position as the designated successor amid the Asaf Jahi tradition of , though later bypassed in favor of his son . Local recognition in Hyderabad manifested through protocol privileges, including residence at Bella Vista Palace as Wali Ahad and participation in state durbars, though post-integration into curtailed such observances.

Later Years and Death

Exile and Personal Life Post-1948

Following the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in September 1948, Azam Jah, as Prince of Berar, retained control over a 20,000-acre estate in the Berar region (now part of and ), where he spent his days engaged in traditional aristocratic pursuits such as playing , pig-sticking, and shooting birds. This lifestyle reflected a diminished but still privileged existence amid the loss of princely authority, with the family vacating royal palaces like the Buland House in Hyderabad, which was repurposed as a by 1956. His marriage to , contracted in 1931, deteriorated in the post-independence years, culminating in divorce in 1954; thereafter, she relocated with their sons, (born 1933) and , away from Hyderabad, while the princes received education in and the . Azam Jah, separated from his family, increasingly withdrew into isolation, reportedly descending into a pattern of personal excess and dissipation. In 1967, his father, , bypassed Azam Jah in dynastic succession by designating grandson as heir to the titular Nizamship, a decision that fueled Azam Jah's longstanding toward the family hierarchy. He died alone on October 9, 1970, at age 63, emblematic of the personal toll exacted by the erosion of royal privileges and familial discord.

Circumstances of Death

Azam Jah died on 9 October 1970 in Hyderabad at the age of 63. He was interred at Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad, alongside other family members. No public records detail a specific , though contemporary accounts from the noted his struggles with extravagance and alcohol consumption, which had rendered him unfit for succession in the eyes of his father, the Nizam. His passing occurred three years after the of the seventh Nizam, during which the family navigated reduced privileges following India's integrations.

Legacy and Impact

Institutional Namesakes

Himayat Sagar, a key reservoir on the Musi River completed in 1927, was named after Azam Jah (Mir Himayat Ali Khan) by his , the seventh Nizam , to provide drinking water to Hyderabad and control flooding following the devastating 1908 floods. The structure, with a storage capacity of approximately 2.81 thousand million cubic feet, remains a critical component of the city's water infrastructure. No major educational or medical institutions are directly named after Azam Jah, with his legacy in such areas more closely tied to family trusts and dynastic endowments established by his or descendants.

Enduring Family Influence and Disputes

Following Azam Jah's death on January 10, 1970, his sons— and —preserved elements of the family's dynastic influence amid India's republican framework, maintaining titular roles and pursuing legal claims to pre-independence assets. , recognized as the eighth titular , represented the family's enduring symbolic authority, with the lineage retaining cultural ties to Hyderabad through properties like and involvement in local heritage initiatives. The family's influence extended to international litigation, exemplified by a 2019 High Court ruling allowing and , alongside the , to access approximately £35 million (equivalent to over $40 million at the time) in funds frozen at Bank since 1948, stemming from assets deposited by the seventh Nizam, Osman Ali Khan. Post-Mukarram Jah's death on January 14, 2023, in , succession disputes intensified among descendants, underscoring persistent intra- tensions over titles and inheritance. Mukarram Jah's eldest son, (also known as Mir Asman Jah), was declared the ninth titular Nizam on January 21, 2023, via a at , asserting continuity of the Asaf Jahi line. However, this was contested by relatives, including Mukarram Jah's younger son, Alexander Azam Jah, who in October 2024 filed a in a Hyderabad court seeking his share of properties and alleging exclusion from decision-making processes. Alexander Azam Jah cited visa denials preventing his attendance at his father's funeral as evidence of marginalization. Additional conflicts emerged over Mukarram Jah's alleged offspring from later unions, complicating inheritance claims under principles. In August 2023, Azmet Jah's faction disputed the legitimacy of Zairin Jah, purportedly born in 1994 to Mukarram Jah and Jamila Boularas following a 1993 , with records invoked to challenge her status amid broader estate battles. Family members initiated theological inquiries into succession rules, questioning whether non-direct heirs could supplant . Legal experts anticipate resolution through negotiations rather than prolonged litigation, given the multiplicity of claimants—estimated at dozens—vying for shares in remaining jewels, trusts, and valued in billions. These disputes highlight the family's sustained engagement with colonial-era assets while revealing fractures from diverging lifestyles and geographic dispersals, with branches in , the , and .

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