Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I

ModernEmperorIndia1671 — 1748

Founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty of Hyderabad.

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Quick Facts

Born

1671

Died

1748

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score61.7

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I — Complete Timeline

1722 AD

Appointed Grand Vizier of the Mughal EmpirePolitical Action◆ Major

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I was appointed Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Muhammad Shah. He attempted to reform the empire's administration and finances but faced opposition from court factions.

Mughal EmpireGrand VizierAdministration

Impact: national

1724 AD

Battle of Shakar KhedaWar◆ Major

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I defeated the Mughal imperial forces led by Mubariz Khan at the Battle of Shakar Kheda. This victory solidified his control over the Deccan and effectively established his independent rule.

BattleDeccanMughal Empire

Impact: regional

Founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty and the state of HyderabadPolitical Action

After resigning as Grand Vizier, Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I established an independent principality in the Deccan, founding the Asaf Jahi dynasty. He made Hyderabad his capital and created a stable state that would last for over two centuries.

HyderabadDynastyDeccanIndependence

Impact: regionalconstructive

1725 AD

Implemented administrative reforms in the DeccanReform◆ Major

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I introduced a system of revenue administration and governance in the Deccan that balanced local autonomy with central authority. His reforms provided stability and prosperity to the region for decades.

AdministrationRevenueDeccan

Impact: regionalconstructive