Moazzam Jah
Indian prince (1907–1987)
Biography
Moazzam Jah, Walashan Shahzada Nawab Mir Sir Shuja’at ‘Ali Khan Siddiqui Bahadur, KCIE (21 December 1907 – 15 September 1987), was the son of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII and his first wife Azamunnisa Begum (Dulhan Pasha Begum).
He first married Princess Niloufer (4 January 1916 – 12 June 1989), one of the last princesses of the Ottoman Empire. He later had two other wives, Razia Begum Saheba and Anwari Begum Saheba. In 1947, he was granted the personal style of Highness by the King-Emperor George VI.
He was a poetry enthusiast who had close ties with the poet Najm Afandi after the latter moved from Agra to Hyderabad State. The Prince also wrote poetry under the pen name Shahji.
Jah stayed at the Hill Fort Palace, Hyderabad.
The popular Moazzam Jahi Market of Hyderabad is named after him.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Nilüfer Hanımsultan
- Parents
- Asaf Jah VII of HyderabadQueen Azam-un-Nisa of Hyderabad
Awards & honours (3)
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
- King George VI Coronation Medal
- King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
Quick answers about Moazzam Jah
- How old was Moazzam Jah?
- Moazzam Jah died on September 15, 1987 at the age of 79.
- When is Moazzam Jah's birthday?
- Moazzam Jah was born on December 21, 1907.
- Where was Moazzam Jah born?
- Moazzam Jah was born in Hyderabad.
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- Moazzam Jah's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
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- Moazzam Jah is a citizen of British Raj, India.
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- According to Wikidata, Moazzam Jah's spouse is or was Nilüfer Hanımsultan.
