logo
logo
  • Home
  • About Tripura
    • Tripura
    • Governon
    • Chief Minister
    • Council of Ministers
  • Tripura
  • National
  • International
  • Lifestyle
  • Spotlight
  • Sports
  • Jobs/Tender
  • Photo Album

Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the titular 8th Nizam of Hyderabad, passes away at 89

By IBNS
Jan 15, 2023..

Hyderabad: Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, breathed his last on Thursday night in Turkey’s Istanbul, a statement by his office on behalf of the family said, media reported.


He was 89.

The last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mukharram Jah, grandson of the last Ottoman Caliph, just died last night in Istanbul- RIP. So ends an extraordinary and often tragic life.@EmpirePodUK@tweeter_anita https://t.co/yMb2ROVza4

— William Dalrymple (@DalrympleWill) January 15, 2023


Jah, the successor and grandson of the last Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, was residing in Turkey, Indian Express reported.

He was born to Prince Azam Jah and Princess Durru Shehvar, the imperial princess of the Ottoman Empire, on October 6, 1933, in France.

He will be succeeded by his heir Prince Azmet who was in Hyderabad last night to celebrate the completion of the 20-year restoration of a building commissioned by his forbear Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II- the former British Residency of the White Mughal James Achilles Kirkpatrick. pic.twitter.com/19ZWH02DQ0

— William Dalrymple (@DalrympleWill) January 15, 2023


Mukarram Jah was coronated as Asaf Jah the Eighth on April 6, 1967, after the passing away of seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan in February 1967.

After the accession of Hyderabad to the Indian Union, Mir Osman Ali Khan served as Raj Pramukh of the state from January 26, 1950 to October 31, 1956.

“We are deeply saddened to inform you that Nawab Mir Barket Ali Khan Walashan Mukarram Jah Bahadur, H.E.H The Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, passed away peacefully in Istanbul, Turkey late last night at 10.30 pm (IST),” the statement said, according to the report.

He remains of the deceased Nizam will be kept at the Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla palace on Tuesday.

“As per his desire of being laid to rest in his homeland, his children are scheduled to travel to Hyderabad with the mortal remains of the late Nizam on Tuesday, 17th January 2023.”

The statement added that “on arrival (in Hyderabad) the body will be taken to the Chowmahalla Palace and after completing the required rituals the burial will take place at the Asaf Jahi family tombs. The schedule and other details will be released in due course.”

The Asaf Jahi tombs are situated at the entrance of the Mecca Masjid next to Char Minar.

Leave a Reply
Post comment
Related News
US: Two Indian students die in road mishap in Pennsylvania
May 13, 2025..
Suspected drones spotted in J&K's Samba district shortly after PM Modi's address: Report
May 12, 2025..
Suspected drone spotted in J&K's Samba district shortly after PM Modi's address: Report
May 12, 2025..
'No firing or aggressive action': India, Pakistan decide in first talks post ceasefire
May 12, 2025..
India struck Malir Cantonment in Karachi: IAF's big revelation on Operation Sindoor
May 12, 2025..
Newsletter

Subscribe For Northeast Herald News And Receive Daily Updates

logo

Northeast Herald starts its journey from Tripura state capital city Agartala to cover the entire Northeast region of India for the latest news, news photos, and the latest photos to promote the great cultural, historical and traditional identity of the region.

  • Twitter Icon
  • About Tripura
  • About Northeast
  • National News
  • Tripura News
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Spot Light
  • Article Us
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Top News
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Code of Ethic
  • Site Map
  • Rss Feeds

Copyright © Northeast Herald. All Rights Reserved