He was given the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk.

He was made the Governor of the Deccan.

He founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty.

His successors are called the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Identify the person from the above details:

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Chin Quilich Khan.

Key Points

The title of Nizam-ul-Mulk had been granted to Chin Qilich khan and when he became the Governor of the Deccan.
He was made the Wazir in 1722, but he returned to the Deccan soon afterward and consolidated the hold over the city.
For two centuries, the Nizams of Hyderabad ruled over Hyderabad and introduced the colour of tremendous cultural and economic development.
He Founded the Asaf Jahi Dynasty.

Additional Information

About Hyderabad - Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana.
- The city has an estimated population of around 8 million, making it 4th largest city in India.
- Founded in the year 1591 by fifth Qutb Shahi Ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
- The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Now known as the historic old city, Which is a home to the Charminar, Falaknuma Palace, Chowmallah Palace and Makkah Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river.
- Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar (bound by the ‘Tank Bund’), a man-made lake made during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562.