Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II
Nizam of Hyderabad
Died when: 69 years 152 days (832 months)Star Sign: Pisces
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Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah II (7 March 1734 – 6 August 1803) was the 2nd Nizam of Hyderabad State in South India between 1762 and 1803.
He was born on 7 March 1734 as fourth son to Asaf Jah I and Umda Begum.His official name is Asaf Jah II, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Nizam 'Ali Khan Siddiqi, Fateh Jang, Sipah Salar, Nawab Subedar of the Deccan.
Sawanih-i-Deccan, a Persian work compiled by Munim Khan, a military commander during the era of Asaf Jah II gave more insight about administration of Asaf Jahis.
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