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Asaf Jahis (1724 -1948) — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History
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Rulers of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty
- Nizam-ul-Mulk (1724–1748) founded the dynasty after defeating Mubariz Khan in the Battle of Shakkar Khed.
- He was granted the title Asaf Jah by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.
- Capital shifted from Aurangabad to Hyderabad.
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Administrative and Development Reforms
- Salar Jung I, known as the 'Architect of Modern Hyderabad', served under three Nizams and introduced major reforms.
- Administrative divisions were restructured into 5 Subas: Hyderabad, Aurangabad, Bidar, Gulbarga, and Patancheru.
- Zamindari and Ryotwari systems replaced the Batai system for land revenue.
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Social and Political Movements
- Wahabi Movement aimed to purify Islam and resist British rule; led by Syed Ahmed in North India and Mubariz Uddaula in South.
- Berar was ceded to the British in 1853 due to financial crisis under Nasiruddaulah.
- 1857 Sepoy Mutiny suppressed by Nizam with help of Salar Jung I, earning British favor.
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