Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II

Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi Asaf Jah II
Nizam-ul-Mulk
5th Nizam of Hyderabad
Reign8 July 1762 – 6 August 1803
PredecessorSalabat Jung
SuccessorSikander Jah, Asaf Jah III
Born7 March 1734
Hyderabad State
(now in India)
Died6 August 1803 (aged 69)
Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, Hyderabad State
(now in Telangana, India)
SpouseBakhshi Begum
Tinat-un-Nisa Begum
Burhanpuri Begum
Dil Lagan Bai
HouseAsaf Jahi dynasty
FatherQamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah I
MotherUmda 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]

  1. ^ "Journal: Humanities. Section A., Volumes 33-36". University of Madras. 1961. p. 141.
  2. ^ Taher Mohamed (2021). Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities. IGI Global. p. 110. ISBN 9781799883654.