Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III
| Sikandar Jah, Nizam III | |
|---|---|
| The Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad State | |
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| Nizam of Hyderabad | |
| Reign | 6 August 1803— 21 May 1829 |
| Predecessor | Ali Khan Asaf Jah II |
| Successor | Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asaf Jah IV |
| Born |
11 November 1768 Chowmahalla Palace (Khilwat), Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, Mughal Empire (now in Telangana, India) |
| Died |
21 May 1829 (aged 61) Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Burial |
Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Issue | 10 sons and 9 daughters |
| House | Asaf Jah |
| Father | Ali Khan Asaf Jah II |
| Mother | Tahniat un-nisa Begum |
Nawab Mir Akbar Ali Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi Bahadur Sikander Jah Asaf Jah III (11 November 1768 – 21 May 1829), Nizam of Hyderabad, was the ruler of Hyderabad State in India from 1803 to 1829.
Birth
He was born in Chowmahalla Palace in the Khilwath, the second son of Asaf Jah II and Tahniat un-nisa Begum.
Marriage
He was married (first) with Jahan Parwar Begum Sahiba (Haji Begum) daughter of Nawab Saif Ul Mulk (Maali Mian) son of Moin un Daula Nawab Gulam Said Khan Bahadir Surab Jang in May 1800. Second with Fazilath Unisa Begum (Chandni Begum).
Official name
His original names were Sikandar Jah, Asaf ul-Mulk, Asad ud-Daula, Walashan Nawab Mir Akbar 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi Bahadur, Asad Jang. He was officially known as Asaf Jah III, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, Mir Akbar 'Ali Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi Bahadur, Fulad Jang, Nizam of Hyderabad.
Reign
During his reign, a British cantonment was established in Hyderabad and the area was christened after him as Secunderabad. His son Samsamadaula ( Mir Basheeruddin Ali Khan ) was Defence Adviser to his brother, Nasir ud Daula, and nephew, Afzal ud daula. But he did not have any pact with the British for maintaining the contingent. The state was in a financial mess during his reign.[1][2]
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| Preceded by Ali Khan Asaf Jah II |
Nizam of Hyderabad 1803–1829 |
Succeeded by Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asif Jah IV |