Mahboob Ali Khan
Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad State
Born
August 18th, 1866
158 years ago
Died
August 21st, 1911
113 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Ruled as the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad from 1869 until 1911. Oversaw a period marked by modernization and infrastructure development within the state. Established educational institutions and promoted the arts and culture of Hyderabad. Implemented railway and communication improvements.
Modernized Hyderabad with infrastructure projects
Established numerous educational institutions
Patronized arts, including music and literature
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