Hyderabad Nizam

'Elon Musk' Of India: A Hyderabadi Man Who Used Famous Jacob Diamond As A Paperweight Was wealthier Than Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, or Gautam Adani

In 1911, Osman Ali Khan succeeded his father as the Nizam of Hyderabad and held the position for close to 40 years. Osman Ali Khan's net worth, after accounting for inflation, was reported to be above Rs 17.47 lakh crore ($230 billion). Khan's net worth is almost equal to Elon Musk's, who is now the richest person in the world with $286 billion.

Aug 04, 2023, 13:02 PM IST

Who Was Mir Osman Ali Khan, The Last Nizam Of Hyderabad And India's First Billionaire?

Known as the architect of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of Hyderabad and possibly the wealthiest man in India.

Jun 13, 2023, 11:36 AM IST

Mukarram Jah, titular Nizam of Hyderabad, dies aged 89 in Turkey

Mukarram Jah, the titular Nizam of Hyderabad and the grandson of the last ruler of Hyderabad Nizam, was suffering ailments for some time. He was the eighth Nizam of the royal dynasty which came to power in 1724.

Jan 16, 2023, 13:41 PM IST

Hyderabad's Nizam once gifted Queen Elizabeth II a platinum necklace studded with 300 diamonds as wedding gift!

Queen Elizabeth II jewellery collection: The extremely expensive platinum necklace set was gifted to the late Queen by the then Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947, as a wedding present. It was designed by the famous French luxury brand, Cartier.

Sep 09, 2022, 17:35 PM IST

Hyderabad Nizam's grandson files complaint against kin over 35mn pounds fund in UK bank

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, the grandson of seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, approached Hyderabad Commissioner of Police and submitted a complaint to him in this regard.

Nov 18, 2020, 22:57 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of legal and historical battle over Nizam's property in Hyderabad

DNA: Analysis of legal and historical battle over Nizam's property in Hyderabad. Watch video to know more.

Oct 04, 2019, 00:14 AM IST

UK high court dismisses Pakistan's claim to £35 million over Hyderabad's Nizam's funds, rules in India's favour

Rejecting arguments by Pakistan, the UK High Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of India in a 70-year-old legal dispute involving 35 million pounds that belonged to the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad during the state`s accession to India.

Oct 03, 2019, 06:22 AM IST