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Asaf Jahis (1724 -1948)

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.
2

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.
3

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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