Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII |
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| The 7th Nizam of Hyderabad (Nizam Sarkar) | |
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| Reign | Nizam: 29 August 1911– 17 September 1948 Titular Nizam: 17 September 1948 – 24 February 1967 |
| Coronation | 18 September 1911 |
| Born | 6 April 1886 |
| Died | 24 February 1967 (age 80) King Kothi Palace, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Burial | Judi Mosque, King Kothi Palace, Hyderabad, |
| Urdu | نواب میر عثمان علی خان |
| House | Asaf Jahi Dynasty |
| Father | Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI |
| Mother | Azmatunnisa Begum |
His Exalted Highness H.E.H Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII was the last Nizam of Hyderabad. After formation of India, he was made Rajpramukh (Governor) of Andhra Pradesh based on Public demand. He was also the richest man on earth with the Golconda mines making Hyderabad the main supplier of diamonds in the world at that time.
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Contributions to society
Nearly all the major public buildings and institutions in Hyderabad city, such as Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad High Court, Jubilee Hall, Nizamia Observatory, Nizamia Hospital, Moazzam Jahi Market, Kachiguda Railway Station, Asafiya Library now known as the State Central Library, Hyderabad, Town Hall now known as the Assembly Hall, Hyderabad Museum now known as the State Museum and many other monuments were built during his rule.
Reforms in education and agriculture
During his reign, he introduced many educational reforms. About a whopping 11% of the Nizam's budget was spent on education and primary education made compulsory and free to the poor.
He also made large donations to many institutions in India and abroad with special emphasis given to educational institutions. He made donation Rs 10 Lakh for the Banaras Hindu University and Rs. 5 Lakh for the Aligarh Muslim University during 1950's
Osmania University
He also founded the popular Osmania University in 1918 through a royal (Order) "firman" . Today it is one of the biggest universities in India. Schools, colleges and a Department for Translation were set up. Primary education was made compulsory and free for the poor.
Notable Donations
Donation for compilation of the (Hindu) holy Mahabharata
In the year 1932, The Bhandarkar oriental research institute located in Pune, needed money for the compilation and publication of the Hindu epic-Mahabharata and a guest house. A formal request was made to the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan who in no time released a farman of Rs.1000 per year for a period of 11 years. Whereas, Rs. 50,000 was offered for the guest which is known as "Nizam guest house".
Donation for Indo-China War
The 7th nizam donated 5000 kgs of Gold to Indian Govt during Indo-China war in 1965.
Images for kids
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Silver coin: 1 rupee Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan, 1913
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The Nizam pays homage to King George and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar, December 1911.
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President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito meeting with the Nizam, c. 1956
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The Nizam with the Al-Quaiti Royal Family
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The Nizam at the inauguration of the Osmania University Arts College, c. 1937
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The Nizam with the then Prime minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri
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(From left to right): Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the Nizam and Major General Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri after Hyderabad's accession to India
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The Nizam with his heir apparent and grandson Mukarram Jah
See also
In Spanish: Asaf Jah VII para niños
