The plight of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s descendants
I had earlier posted on the sad state of the heart wrenching denouement to the dazzling Mughal Empire thanks to Indscribe who related the sad story of middle-aged Sultana Begum, who runs a tea-stall in Howrah to earn a living for her family. The great grand-children of last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, are in misery.
Today I received this email:
It is pleasure to know that you have noticed the misery of Sultana Begum, the great grand daughter in law of Bahadurshah Zafar. She is getting only Rs.400/- as political pension from the govt. of India and runs a roadside scrap shop in Shibpur area’s 103/12/C,Foreshore Road of Howrah town of West Bengal in India for her survival. General people occasionally come for her financial help, but that is not sufficient. At least we should provide her a suitable place to live in with dignity. I hope, international community will come forward to rescue her from poverty. She may be contacted on phone number 033 2641-1043. Thank you.
I am not sure about the authenticity of this message. If it is true then it deserves the attention of my Indian friends in the blogopshere.
We just witnessed the sad demise of Urdu’s greatest writer Qurratulain Hyder who died in relative anonymity. She was alone in the hospital for a month. Indeed everyone is now writing about her and the contributions that she made.
I am not a royalist or a monarchist. But the poor Mughals since 1857 have seen the worst treatment at the hands of colonial [and now ostensibly the postcolonial] state. It is time that this be rectified.
Instead of state patronage, perhaps a private philanthropist could sponsor a small decent enterprise for these unfortunate inheritors.
William Darlymple , based on primary sources has recently published a fascinating book called “The Last Mughal”.” It took a foreign researcher to discover documents that were eating dust in our archives. What a pity!
Do we have any respect or understanding of our heritage?
Well, if we’re going to start bailing out poor people descended from historical figures, lets start with the descendants of the thousands of rebels killed during the events of 1857.
I mean, think of Bahadur Shah Zafar…his own “plight” was quite significant. 😛
To bail out his descendants because they’re poor people is one thing, and I can appreciate it.
To bail out his descendants simply because they’re descended from a tired old man who capitulated to the British: that is completely different, and I don’t like the sound of it.
This may sound a bit callous but why should the descendants of Bahadur Shah Zafar get special treatment solely based on the fact that they come from royal lineage? What about millions of other poor people of India? At least she is supposedly getting a Rs 400 pension from the government. There are countless Indian children who eat out of garbage dumps for survival. I think we should draw a line between romanticism and reality before getting too carried away. I can’t justify preferential treatment from the state based on birth-right but as you said charitable donations from a private philanthropist would be good.
The man in his old age did stand up against British. His young sons’ eyes were gouged out by British and presented to him. He was exiled where he died.
At least he was better than the Nizams and Scindias. Even in poems like the Rani Laxmi Bai lore we have heard ‘Angrezo.n ke dost Scindia ne Gwalior nagri chhodi thi’. And even after independence they are every where. Got all parks, called Maharaj. In both parties, so either comes their interests will be safe.
Nobody should get preferential treatment, of course, but it had taken decades before even the meagre amount of pension was given to Zafar’s ancestors. And 60 years after independence we have thousands of new freedom fighters coming up every year and expenditure over their pensions going up exponentially though with deaths, the number should have come down.
some of his descendants didnt do too badly. One was until recently SP Traffic in Islamabad – Sultan e Azam Temuri. He was transferred to the Motorway Police recently.
I’m not sure why they, or descendants of other famous people, should be eligible for special treatment.
Crimson, Cubano and Munmun: your points are a fair commentary on the post. The purpose of this post is not to say that Mughal lineage should get any preferential treatment – at all. My point was the larger indifference that we suffer from. At least these poor souls should have the right to earn a decent living. Having said that they are enrolled in a pension scheme and its ludicrous amount could also be reviewed.
Adnan: thanks for putting things in perspective.
We have founded Bhadurshah Zafar Memorial Society in Calcutta at 74, Phears Lane-Kolkata-700 073 (India) to bail out Sultana Begum from poverty. The address given some where in this comments’ column is a genuine address of sultana Begum. But we can not do alone any thing big to improve the living standard of Zafar’s descendents who live in West Bengal’s Howrah town at 103/12/C, Foreshore Road, Shibpur without the co-operation of you all. We hereby appeal all the symphatic bloggers to come forward for her help.-Shamsul Haque, Calcutta (India)
its really strange how we think nothing of earninig revenue through monumnets built by the moghuls but get all hoity-toity when it comes to giving them a decent pension! amazingly petty attitude i must say.
After Tatya Tope’s heirs, now it is Bahadur Shah Zafar’s descendant’s turn
Lalu Prasad to rehabiliate Sultana Begum, languishing squalour and anonymity in a Howrah slum
NEW DELHI, December 11: In the midst of pompous celebrations over the 150th year of India’s First War of Indepedence, a fact that rankles is that the heirs of the Mughal’s last emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, Sultana Begum, continue to languish in squalour and anonymity.
The story of middle-aged Sultana Begum brings tears to one’s eyes. She runs a tea-stall in Howrah to earn a living for her family. Bahadur Shah Zafar’s heirs are struggling to take out a bare survival. Due to the poverty, daughters in the family were deprived of higher education.
But, Union Minister for Railway lalu Prasad and Minister for Corporate Affairs Prem Chand Gupta have hailed the efforts initiated by a Delhi-based couple Neena Jha and Shivnath Jha – who met Sulata Begum recently as a part of their ongoing movement Andolan Ek Pustak Se –and assured the couple that they woiuld do their best to protect Sultana Begum economically, her daughters educationally and fulfill their all desires in view of the 150 year of 1857 Uprising.
The ministers asked the duo to collect all official documents and details about the miserable conditions at an earliest.
Living in a 8’x8′ room at Cowies Ghat’s slum located near Foreshao Road in Howrah district of West Bengal, Sultana Begam, the direct descendants of the last Mughal emperor has narrated her miserable conditions and governments – both centre and state – apathy.
She expressed her willingness to settle in Chandini Chawk in the National Capital to view the Red Fort, the last residence of Mughal emperor before he was exiled to Rangoon.
Sultana Begum, 55, said: “Before I take my last breath, my lifetime desire is to marry my daughter Zinat Mahal, impart education to by only son Kamal Bakht and settle in Chandni Chowk to have glimpses of the Red Fort.”
On couple’s initiatives, on July 4 this year, Lalu Prasad and Prem Gupta had rehabilitated Vinayak Rao Tope, the third generation of the front line leader of 1857 Uprising Tatya Tope. Besides financial assistance worth Rs.5 lakh, Lalu Prasad also granted employment to Pragati and Tripti, the two daughters of Vinayak Rao Tope in the Container Corporation of India.
During the life time of the grate Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan, the couple had launched a nationwide movement “Andolan Ek Pustak Se” through a book on the life and art of the Ustad to protect all such people and their families who brought laurels and pride to the nation.
Besides a 200-page pictorial coffee-table book Lalu Prasad:India’s Miracle, the couple also authored two pictorial monograph – India Calling and 14- Prime Minister of Independent and Sovereign India to strengthen the movement.
Sultana Begum gets a pension of Rs 400 a month from the Centre and lives in a pathetic condition in a Howrah’s slum. Bedar Bakht, Sultana Begum’s husband died in 1980.
“After the death of my husband, I approached the West Bengal Government to provide an accommodation for my family. I got it at Trolly Gunj area. But, due to harassment by some local criminals and local politicians, I was forced to vacate the flat. Since them I am living here with my young daughters,” Sultana with tear in her eyes said the couple.
Sultana Begum is Howrad line of descent. From Howrah line, Sultana Begum is wife of late Muhammad Bedar Bakht, son of Jamshid Bakht and grandson of Jawan Bakht.
According to official records, there are three lines of descent from Bahadir Shah Zafar. From Delhi line, Bahadur Sha Zafar’s son was Mirza Fathul Mulk Bahadur alias Mirza Fakhru had one son Mirza Farkhunda Jamal, who had a son late Hamid Shah and late Begum Qamar Sultan, who married a commoner.
While from Hyderabad line, Bahadur Shah’s son was Mirza Quaish, who had one son Mirza Abdullah who had one son Mirza Pyare who married with Habib Begum. Bahadur Sha’s great-great-granddaughter was Begum Laila Ummahani who married married with Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy).
There are also descendants of other Mughal kings beside Bahadur Shah-II Most of them used to have or inherited governor’s or courtier’s positions; some were viziers or worked in the court of the Shah. When the 1857 Mutiny came most of them fled the capital and changed their family name from Mirza, Mughal, Beg, etc. to something more common. Some escaped to distant principalities and held courtier’s positions there. Examples include Jalaluddin Mirza’s line of Bengal zamindari under the Maharaja of Dighapatia and the Toluqarifamily, which claims to be Baron Gardner’s descendants as well.
Why do we need to help Sultana Begum???..Maybe .Because she is the direct descendent of Bahadur Shah Jafar. Maybe because she is the one of the few reamaining links to a glorious era in Muslim India…Maybe because we should be in some way be still showing some respect and support to the dynasty that left behind such an invaluable legacy for India…Maybe because she is a woman who needs help and we know about her. After all we can’t just waste our lives buying coffee in Barista’s and text messaging Banana Republic sales to our bubble gum chwing buddies can we???
My question to Shamsul Haque, Calcutta (India)
How is now Sultana begum’s condition? How is her daughters and grand daughter? I knew about her from the web and interested to know about her.
May I ask , could you do anything for her? Is n’t there some other royal family members in India who are related with them and help them?
My other question is, I m in Canada and I am from Bangladesh. Is there anyway I can help her?
Thanks.
Many commoner, soldiers sacrificed their lives during many battles against British. We respect them all and still feel sorry for their fate. But in every war there are some people who become the symbols, sometimes they are the king/queen or some times general or others. In the Sepoy mutiny we had Tatia topi, Laxmi bai, Hazral mahal and Bahadur Shah. They all were symbols of the war. Many say Bahadur shah Zafar was hesitate to participate in the war. Now, none can make sure that really happened but if that was right can you blame him? We lost so many battles with British before that. My own grand pa is now above 80 and can not even move or sometimes can not think properly. I admire Bahadur Shah that at his that age he got the courage to act something that dangerous. Unfortunately we did not win for many reasons. He lost everything. Do you guys know how the princes were killed?
I do not understand one thing, when Tatia Topi’s descendents got money or job becasue they are descendents of tatia Topi and no one oppose that (of course not me) so why people oppose when there is a question for baharur Shah’s descendants?
Do you know when British made the new rule,if a sonless king adopt a son he(the son) will not be able to be the next king, many local maharajas involved with the war. So, you can see their intention. But none question their love for their country because they might have some other reason to join the battle but surely they loved their country and wanted the british to leave the country.
I just hope Sultana Begum’s and her family will able to live a descent life.
This is a sad, but not a unique case.History ,I am sure, is full of stories of one time rulers and their descendents,living in penury later on.Time spares no one especially those brought down by cataclysmic turn of events.Sultana begum is one such unfotunate person.
The Tucy branch of Bahadurshah Zafar’s descendants live an ordinary(but not miserable) life in Hyderabad and one of them is a renowned chef who has been trying to safegurad the Mughal “family”recipes.The Uzbekistan government had even invvited them and they visited that country.
Regarding this lady,I think although,people will argue against giving preferntial treatment just because of family lineage,I think she could be part of keeping history alive effort…..We should be like Islamic republic of Egypt that runs its main revenues from its pre-Islamic heritage.India has a priceless heritage :Buddhist,Hindu,Mughal,Jain,Sikh.We could be number one in heritage tourism but we are simply squandering everything away.
Dear Rokhsana,
I have gone through your message to Mr. Samshul Haque of Calcutta. You may contact Sultana Begum on her phone 98319-32545 (India), e-mail : [email protected], postal address : 103/12/C, Foreshore Road, Shibpur, Howrah-711 102 (West Bengal) India. She apeaks Bengali. She will appreciate your help.
Thank you,
Parbant Singh Maiahri
e-mail : [email protected]
Phone : 98315-81924 (India)
Hey guys, talkin bout decendents hey… well i m a living proof… royal blood is still alive… of the three sons who survived… from the war, 1 went to hydrabad, 1 to delhi n 1 to west bengal- we ve heard bout the bengal people… but i m alos tryin to figure out the other two… we think we r from the delhi people as they moved to pakistan… but cud also be hydrabadiz cos we know more about them… i m still searchin if i find more.. i will tell… but yes we r alive!!
I have known sultana begum and all her family members personally for the last 8 years,when they used to come very often to live in mira road,MUMBAI, at her elder daughter’s residence.but at that time i never new that they were the decendents of the mughal emperor BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR,I just came to know very recently and was shocked.
it’s a shame for the indian government and the people of india,to see sultana begum and her family living in utter poverty,while the proper place would have been a palace.
I am very grateful to neena and shivnath jha,for bringing this full episode to light.
an earlier intervention,by the prime minister of india,to get this royal family out of poverty,would be highly appreciated and respected as well.
Am atpresent reading the wonderful book “The Last Mughal” and was curious to know about the descendants of Zafar. while searching i stumbled upon this site. Thanks for the info
it is strange to note that incorrect entries are followed by printing-media and the browsing.
Begum sahiba Laila ummahani is not the Wife of Habeebuddin Tucy. she was the wife of Nawab Mohammed Moinuddin Tucy, who expired in 1978.
Habeebuddin Tucy is only a palakda [ adopted servent] of Yaqoob Arifuddin Tucy the second son of Laila Ummahani.
As per the records of Board of Revenue, where Mr. Late MoinuddinTucy was a deputy collector,it shows that Laila Ummahani has four son and three daughters. the eldest is Yaqoob Ziauddin Tucy,General secretary Moghal family Society, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad] the second was Yaqoob Arifuddin Tucy, the third is Yaqoob Masih uddin Tucy[food consultant at grand Kakatiya Hyderabad] and the fourth son is Yaqoob Shajee uddin Tucy, writer and Publisher of his own collection, he was in UK and presently living with his sons in Saudi Arabia. the daughters are Mahrukh, Gulrukh and Lalarukn.
Mr Ziauddin tucy acan be contacted @ 04065185318 and Yaqoob Shajee uddin tucy on 00966504985484.
Very many thanks Mr.Reddy sahib,
Yes. I was in UK for a long time, presently I am with my sons in Al Khobar Eastern Province Kingsom of Saudi Arabia.
my Mob> 0091 970028807. and 009665 0532075134
with best regards
Nawabzada shajee nawab
how can people be so shallow?
shah zafars descendents should receive preferential treatment..god!!!they were the ones who ruled our entire nation once…
they were the ones who enriched india’s heritage and made delhi what it is now..just look at the taj mahal…
FOR the people who think otherwise-what have you guys done for our country that made our country famous?nothing!!!
so instead of stupid talk learn to appreciate those who have done something!!!and respect their descendants…they deserve it
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SOme of the Indian comment on the satatus of the great granddaughter of mugals really shamefull. This the respect they have for our past for the peoples who make India and bring proud t it. Guys just compare our last ruling dynasty financial condition and Britain`s dyansty………..
Pls do something for our last RULERS
oppppppp sorry for spell in hurry .
comit mistake
Bahadur Shah Zafar was a freedom fighter who led the revolt of 1857. His sons were killed by Maj. Hudson., and their heads presented to him as “lessons” to be learnt… and his family is living in penury.
Scindias (The Ruling family of Gwalior) supported the British Empire., and their grand-children are Union Ministers and CMs (albeit Ex)… and they are still billionaires.
Same is the case with other Rajas (Gulab Singh – Hari Singh of J&K); and other Princely States., who supported the British against Mother India and her sons., and are today custodians of “India” and “Indian-ness”., and it is they who define the “way of life” an Indian must live.
RSS, which is the largest terrorist organisation in the world, was never touched by the British Empire. It was created by the Britishers so as to DIVIDE Hindus and Muslims., and they succeeded in their dirty plans.
So this is the reality of life… and the sorrow of history.
I feel euphoric to rectify and bring to the notice of all concern that Begum sahiba Laila Ummahani wife of late Nawab Mohammad Moinuddin Tucy [a Retied D.collector] is not at all living in penury, and further more, late.Masih uddin Tucy was not serving as a chef with ITC but was a food consultant and researcher for the Missing recipes of Lal Qila [the last Mogul emperor Bahadur Shah Zaffar’s forgotten recipes]
Our educated Indian community feels ashamed of the dirty vote bank politics of the Indian politicians. while I was in UK, a friend of mine [a Britisher] questioned me [while Dawud abrahum is globally acknowledged for his massacre and crimes, why not Zafar for his freedom fighting? he [who] left behind nothing for their decendants, furthermore! he surprisingly questioned those supported our queen, were honored and presented magnificently honorable ministries why not the ex-royal family members???
unfortunately: different is the case with the other ex-royal family’s descendants and Princely States rulers, who left no stone unturned to manipulate things to support our past queen against their Mother-land are being glittered…………….
believe me! I was so embarrassed that tears busted,we love our country, we feel proud to be Indians , but the dirty and selfish politicians are always behind the destruction of our ethics and ethnics. I am proud of our ancestors, those were the true hero’s of their times.
The souls of our great hero’s might not be rested in peace if they are informed about the present scenario.
NAWABZADA SHAJEE NAWAB
THE GLORIOUS PAST OF TELANGANA
People take great pride in being Hyderabadi. Though! It has come to mean has changed over time. The distinctness of Telugu-Urdu mixed language, culture, manners, cuisine, etc made the province a special place of peace and prosperity. No doubt the Hyderabadi’s are irrelevantly labeled as Nawabi cultured and Nawabi thoughts. Irrespective of cast and creed, it is because in the past, India had had no native state as rich, potent and extensive as Hyderabad, which was about the size of the United Kingdom and bigger than France. One will be rather astonished, the Nizam state was so rich that then Indian [Hindustani] currency was consequently as poor as Nizams 16-00 {Halee Rupyyah}was equaled to Hindustani Rupees 100/00
One of the living legends of the glorious past of Hyderabad is 95 years old Moughal Princes Begum Sahiba Laila Ummahani to whom I [ Nawabzada Shajee Nawab] have the honor of being her direct descendant and fourth son of the royal family; Her highness renowned and distinguished contribution to the Hindu-Muslim United culture of Telangana cause is unraveled.
The following information’s are from the part of her beautiful memories and forgotten lure of Hyderabadi culture, based on her remembrance. The purpose of this article is to give a few insinuation to the young Telanganites of their glorious past, because, it is observed that mindset of new generation is anomalous about Nizam of Hyderabad. There is a lot of bitterness driven primarily by ignorance regarding the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Telanganites and their past by The Andhrawala’s to spread the seeds of hatred among the communities. Though it is a very emotive issue, much like many Telanganites think. By most accounts, “His Exalted Highness†the Nizam of Hyderabad was a benevolent ruler who promoted education, science and development. He spent about one-tenth of his Principality’s budget on education, and even made primary education compulsory and free for the poor. In his 37-year rule, Hyderabad witnessed the introduction of electricity, railways, roads, irrigation projects and sweet water resources for his people, and many more important developments were carried out during his tenure. Among His contributions are; Universities – Apart from Osmania He also Helped Aligarh Muslim University and Banaras Hindu University. Many other Institutions Hospital for Poor (Osmania Hospital the first free Hospital for poor in the world by Osman Ali Pasha 7th Nizam) Reservoir: Husain Sager lake (now AP government has made it sewerage tank of the City) which was once supplied drinking water to Secundrabad. Himmayat Sager and Gandipet built in 1910 still used for drinking purpose. The High Court, Assembly of AP. Osmania Library is now turned as rubbish mangligio. Hundreds of other Buildings were used and destroyed by the present AP government which was the heritage of our culture. Railways and Roads Infrastructure were used for more than 50 Years before upgrading it
1. Nizams dominion and his various engagements are not familiar to the new generation, a number of brilliant Hindu’s from Madras, Mysore and Bengal were employed, acquired very important posts. One among them was Babu Madhusudhan Chaterjee. He was the MINT MASTER of Nizams mint, for Osmania sikka [Coins]. He was a highly competent authority and was very close advisor to the Nizam
The annexation of Hyderabad by military action in 1948 was swift and efficient bustle. Nizam’s troops led by General Aidroos, who in fact expressed his grave concerned, pounded no words in saying that how imprudent it was, to join hands with ill-equipped ‘Razakar’s, their batons, swords, and ancient guns that too were in no condition to put up any bit of resistance, and fight against the Massive Indian Army. One must understand the difficult history and the consequences the Telangana faced. The Muslim claims that there was a legitimate question of the choice left for Nizam had had, He was guaranteed through historic treatises with the Crown, and the Standstill Agreement signed with the newly formed Indian Union and Agreement signed by the Nizam, He was allowed to take time to think, and decide independently of what course of action to be taken. This included, to be remained an independent state or not accede to the Indian Union.
It is said, that Valla Bhai Patel was a visionary and indeed was an iron man of India. Nizam was mere the ruler of princely state of Hyderabad while Patel was part of the ruling clique of the country who had just attained independence. Both did their own calculations. Nizam tried to keep Hyderabad as an independent state while Patel’s job was to unify India. Patel tried his intelligence and played every trick, and then in Nehru’s absence launched Operation Polo, while Nizam strategically failed to garner material and men to support him in time of war. The ill equipped army with non regular’s Razakars [Volunteers] was never any match for the well trained and equipped Indian army; as a result Nizam lost the battle, mandatory surrendered to Indian army. Politically he lost on the chessboard of politics, and could not defend his nation, as it was his by right to fight, it is not an act of treason or swindle. And at the conclusion neither of them was wrong, one was not wrong for defending his kingdom and the other was not wrong with the intension and vision of unifying India. Patel was an agile mind, gigantic visionary, who left no stone unturned to unite India, which none of his contemporaries would have ever been able to achieve in such a mere little time, and was no comparison with his counterpart. Had it not been for Patel, we would not have seen a united India.
Hyderabad was a multi-cultural piece of land, consisting, Hindu institutions, Islamic institutions, Gurudwara sahib’s, magnificent temples, churches, Parsee temple [Ramnager Hyderabad] and magnificent Masjid’s
Eids, Sankrati [known as Til sankhrath] Holee, and Dasera, Moharam [Peerla Panduga], Shiv-ratri, Eid-e-nov rouz, Bonalu, Christ-mass, and Good Friday were the national festivals of Hyderabad. The Moharam and Bonalu were the main attraction of all the festivals. Processions with the bejeweled elephants were the core attraction for the Telanganites Hyderabad.
They Hindu Yadav’s community use to carry out bejeweled Bibi ka Alum which incur on 10th Moharam (Peerla Panduga) every year, and till date, no other community other than Yadav’s carries 12 Alums ahead of Bibi ka Alum’s Bejeweled elephant. It is also Hick hock story narrated by the old folks (elders) that before the dooms day, unintentionally, the Yadav community will not be performing their rituals of Bibi Ka alum.
Peerla Panduga [Bibi Ka Alum] is the existing witnessed of multi cultural ethics and ethnics of Telanganites. The Nazur and Nazrana to the Alum was presented at Dar us shifa by then Prime Minister of Nizam state Maharaja Krishnan Prasad, Jagirdars, Nawabs, Raja’s use to garland the Alum individually, the tradition is currently replaced by the MP or MLA. The Peerla Punduga is existed and organized in almost all the district of Telangana, is a reminder, importance of brotherhood, religious unionism of different religious and communities.
Like Bibi Ka Alum, same kinds of presentations were adorned at the Bonalu Panduga irrespective of caste and creed. The exquisitely decorated elephants and ghatams of Mahankali temples of Lal Darwaza, Uppuguda, Gowlipura, Alijah Kotla, Murad Mahal, Mir Alam Mandi, Sultan Shahi’s Jagadamba temple, Bela Muthyalamma temple’s and Akkanna Madanna temple of Hari Bowli, Kashi Vishvanath temple of Shah ali Bunda, Jagadamba temple of Sultanshahi, Mysamma temple’s of Shalibanda, Alijah Kotla and Gowlipura, and Sultanshahi, Darbar Mysamma of Aliabad and Mutyalamma temple of Chandulal Baradari, were carried out on bejeweled decorated elephants led by Prime minister Maharaja Krishan Prasad, Raja Bujrang Prasad, Raja Rae Rumba, Raja Kishwari lal, Raj Chandu Lal, were peaceful processions led by caparisoned elephant belonging to Akkanna Madanna temple of Hari Bowli, these elephants were granted munsub [Salary]by the nizam. Nizam also constructed the Chandrayan gutta Minder from his serfekas mubarak. [Nizams treasury]
Nizam also attributed 30 acre’s land for the Parsi fire temple at Parsigutta Ramnager. The Parsi temples of Secundrabad are the living example of Nizams broad religious-spectrum.
St. Joseph Church, St. Xavior, St. Peter churches of Secundrabad and Holy Merry church of gun foundry, Methodist church of Abids were constructed by the Christian community along with Nizams grants. The Narayanguda, Chikadapally trinity churches are also accommodated the grants of Nizam. Cavalry Barracks of Secundrabad is the sign of Christians dominated Nizams army.
By his privy purses, he constructed Ameerpet gurudwara saheb and contributed a large amount on the construction of Gowlipura Gurudwara Saheb and Gurudwara saheb of Afzal gunj, Nanded was the hub and most important place of Gurudwara saheb’s during the Nizam’s tenure. Nizam personally attended Grunth saheb ceremony at Nanded in 1934. The Yellow turban Sikh’s are the living leegendry and identity of Sikh regiment of Nizam State.
Hindu, Muslim Sikh, Christian, Parsee, Ka-yusth, were the buds of this lovely regime, that was a model and symbol of peace & friendship, religious tolerance and love and prosperity to all. The impartial Hyderabadi’s has never considered that it would get hatred in exchange from the Andhrite. The country and its rulers never made a fraction of difference between Muslims & non-Muslims.
The present day generation may not be familiar that Swami Vivekananda’s visited Nizam state [Hyderabad city] on February 10, 1893, and stayed in the Royal guest house as the first VIP. From the erstwhile pre-independent HINDUSTAN
On February 13th 1893 before leaving for Chicago, He addressed the Nizams parliament on common religious factors. More than 500 prominent dignitaries welcomed him at the Railway station, including powerful Nobles, Jagirdars and Nawab’s,and most powerful of all Nawab Sikandar Jung a prominent noble auspiciously garlanded him at the railway station. Swamiji addressed a public meeting at famous Mehaboob College secundrabad the next day. In his eloquent speech, he not only spoke on Hinduism but also contributed a large enthusiasm towards Islam, and Christianity giving an excellent exposition of their tenets. Maharaja Sir Krishan Prasad, the then Prime Minister of Nizam state, was so impressed by his lectures that he offered to meet all expenses of his to and fro travel. The offered was followed by a large number of Muslim Nawabs also. They offered financial assistance for his trip to USA but his esteemed Swamiji politely declined to accept it. Only saying {Very many thanks for the kind generosity] Swamiji greatly appreciated the generosity offered by the Hyderabadi Hindu’s and Muslims. He visited Mecca Masjid, Charminar, falaknuma palace, historic Golconda fort, Salarjung palace, the tomb of Baba Sharfuddin, [Pahadi shareef] Chandrayangutta Mandir, Mata ki Khidki temples, and also visited St.Jeoseph Church of Secundrabad. All sections of society gave him stimulating receptions at all these places; it was a unique event in the history of Nizam state. Swamiji’s addressed numerous public meetings. His marvelous and eloquent English and mastery grasp of the subject brought him consent praise from people of all religious personalities.
The well known photographer Raja Deen Dayal [Secundrabad] is the living legend for the entire Nizam regime‘s photographs and the royal families like Maharaja Krishan Prasad, Maharaja Mahboob Prasad, Raja Ray Venkatarama Reddy “Kotwal†Raja Rammu Prasad, there are more than ten thousand photograph of Raja, Maharaja’s, Jagirdars, and nawab’s of different caliber with his studio in Secundrabad. Among the most noted and competent is Nawab Ali Nawaz Jung Bahadur for his erudite services and his resources, constructions of irrigation projects, sweet water Dam’s like Nagarjuna sager, Nizam-sager, Ali-sager, Hussain-sager, Osman-sager, Himayath-sager, and so of Khan Badur Nawab Tipu Khan who saved the lives of scores of Dhobee’s[ cloth washer] that were washed away regularly while crossing the river, by constructing a bridge over Musi river at the sangum which is known as TIPU KHAN BRIDGE. [Here it would be healthier to mention that Khan Bahadur Nawab Tippu Khan is my great grand-father.]
Nizam’s army was consist of 1st Hyderabad Infantry , 2nd Sikh Infantry, Sikh regiment, 1st Lancers and 5th Infantry ,Chawoosh of Barkas, 03 Cavalry barracks of Christian and Hindu’s mix regiment, Deccan infantry of Maratha’s, regiment, Pathan and Pakhtoons, and mixed infantries. The previous one company of Kumaonis, the company of Jats/Sikh’s, the company of mixed community and the company of Ahirs were merged and were declared only his remained strength at the time of Police action.
The most important of all the gratitude’s to Nizam, due to his impartial attitude, after the fall of his governance, The He received the ceremonial post of Rajpramukh in 1950, but He resigned from this office when the states were re-organized in 1956 on linguistic basis and large parts of Hyderabad state went to Maharashtra [Bombay state] against the Fazle Ali commissions report and the merger of Andhra with Telangana
[The remaining story of Nizam unique way of collection will be released soon]Insha-Allah
NAWABZADA SHAJEE NAWAB
She should not deserve any treatment because she is descendant from someone. She is like anyone else. Today in this age, there is no King no Queen. We all are human beings and deserve an equal piece of the pie and we have to earn it. Being descendant of someone doesn’t warrant money unless it is willed to them.
I am Indian, I have no ruler except God. And I am completely against helping her for the sake of being descendant off some man who was a “King” of a barbaric Muslim regime in India
yes, she should not deserve any treatment because she is descendant from someone.Its not time to live in past.Just look at common men of to day who has to struggle for everything.Her ancestors had looted their own people.Trouble is with we indians is that we give unnecessary importance to certain selected families take example of Nehrus who had done nothing except perpetuating their own descendants.I wish rahul gandhi have same fate as that of this lady
No i am not satisfy to what u said. Although she is alike everyone but never forget she is the person which can claim LalKILA, TAJMAHAL, LODI GARDEN as her property. We should not forget that while taking her all property in govt. control the gov. must give her atleast some part of huge income earned from these famous tourist spot as royalty. It is absolutely unjustice to deprive her from her ancestral property just in the name of democracy because there are examples worldwide where the democratic govt has not kicked the decendents of emperor in such way. It is her right to claim the help and preference in exchange of all her property undertaken by the democratic govt.
I would like to add to brother Nawabzada Shajee here, Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur saved the lives of scores of Dhobee’s[ cloth washer] were being washed away regularly while crossing the river, by constructing a bridge over Musi river at the Sangam towards which is known as ‘TIPU KHAN BRIDGE’. Tipu Khan got this Bridge constructed at the “Sangam†of Rivers Musi and Eisa and it is known as ‘TIPU KHAN BRIDGE’.
The Tipu Khan Bridge was constructed with his own money for public utility. This is in itself is a huge contribution towards his interest to Service to Humanity. This Bridge was later extended by the Government of A.P. Over the years, the Bridge, which was one of the most important to the city of Hyderabad, facilitated both travel and Trade. Even during the era of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Bridge was dotted with plants and illumination at regular intervals, and trees were planted on both sides of the Bridge to give shade to the passers-by. The road was well planned, with milestones along the whole stretch. Some of these milestones can still be seen along the present. On another note, the road also facilitated the rapid movement of troops and of foreign invaders. The Tipu Khan Bridge continues to be one of the major route of Hyderabad City. For over one century, the The Tipu Khan Bridge has remained “such a connectivity of life as nowhere else exists in Hyderabad. Its high time the Government of A.P protect it, declare it heritage property, install proper illummination and unveil his name plate on the bridge and recognise this great personality. I request the Govt. to take immediate steps to recognise these silent personalities who donated generously, helped the needy, never aspired for name or fame and let them be examples for the generations to come ——Wajahat Ahmed Khan (Great Grand son of Nawab Tipu Khan Bhahdur).Legal Consultant, Solicitor,[email protected]
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For all those who oppose giving pension to Bahadur shah’s descendants– The King was at the ripe old age of 80 when he agreed to lead the sepoy mutiny. He could have chosen to keep away and live peacefully but he was brave and he picked up the gauntlet. It is very sad that today we do not even recollect his contribution to india’s struggle for independenced. Do people even know that Zafar had come out with an ordinance banning cow slaughter during eid al fitr as it offended hindu sentiments?? Giving pension to his descendents would only ensure that we recognize the contribution of the grand old man ,, This is the least we can do–so please do not oppose– I at 40 feel so lethargic but he at 80 agreed to assume the leadershio of the revolt speaks volumes about his courage. Salute to Bahadur Shah Zafar
pls confirm about bahadur shah zafar “s chef names and where were they belonged… thanks
This is just sad. I was reading a few books on the Moghuls and ended up here.. Yes, we can go by the survival of the fittest policy but is that all we attribute life to? The Moghuls could have been invaders and today some might say their descendants don’t deserve any recognition as they have not done anything important. But why can’t people just think about this – the Moghuls have left a legacy which we show to the world as it’s our own – the Taj Mahal. When the government can make money from the Taj, use the Red Fort and other monuments in North India as symbols of Indian heritage, why cannot the government provide some relief to these souls who are in such dire situations? For god’s sake, their ancestors brought “shaan” to Hindustan. I honestly feel they should atleast be given the due recognition. If Sonia Gandhi can go around the world with the country’s money, these people should at the very least be able to send their children to school. It’s a shame that something has not been done for them yet.
Come to think of it IF Bahadur Shah Zafar had emulated the Scindias rather than people like Rani of Jhansi the teas tall owner and the food consultant at Grand Kakatiya would have been the owners of monuments like the Redfort the taj etc etc etc and the richest family in the country and even weilded considerable clout in the corridirs of power..unlike the scindias they are not one or two but quite a few 🙂
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