Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II
Mirza Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah II (7 March 1734 – 6 August 1803) was the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State in South India 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.
Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi Asaf Jah II | |
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| The 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State | |
| 5th Nizam of Hyderabad | |
| Reign | 8 July 1762 – 6 August 1803 |
| Predecessor | Salabat Jung |
| Successor | Asaf Jah III |
| Born | 7 March 1734 Hyderabad State, Mughal India (now in India) |
| Died | 6 August 1803 (aged 69) Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, Mughal India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Noble family | Asaf Jahi dynasty |
| Father | Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah I |
| Mother | Umda Begum |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Mughal Empire |
| Service/ | Nizam of Hyderabad |
| Rank | Subadar |
| Battles/wars | Mughal-Maratha Wars Anglo-Mysore Wars Battle of Rakshasbhuvan Battle of Uruli |
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