Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi Asaf Jah II | |
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Nizam-ul-Mulk | |
5th Nizam of Hyderabad | |
Reign | 8 July 1762 – 6 August 1803 |
Predecessor | Salabat Jung |
Successor | Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III |
Born | 7 March 1734 Hyderabad State (now in India) |
Died | 6 August 1803 (aged 69) Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, Hyderabad State (now in Telangana, India) |
Spouse | Bakhshi Begum Tinat-un-Nisa Begum Burhanpuri Begum Dil Lagan Bai |
House | Asaf Jahi dynasty |
Father | Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah I |
Mother | Umda Begum |
Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah II (7 March 1734 – 6 August 1803) was the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State 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. Sawānih-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.[1][2]