Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V

Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan Siddiqi (11 October 1827 – 26 February 1869) was the ruling Nizam of Hyderabad from 1857 to 1869. He was the elder son of Naser ud Daula Mir Farqunda Ali Khan Asaf Jah IV by his wife Sahebzadi Dialwar unisa Begum Saheba at Gufran Manzil, married first Sahebzadi Mahboob Begum Saheba, second Sahebzadi Allah Rakhi Begum and third Sahebzadi Hussaini Begum Saheba. Died at Hyderabad on 26th feb. 1869 and was buried at the Mecca Masjid. He issued four sons and six daughters.

A progressive ruler, Asaf Jah V reformed the Hyderabad revenue and judicial systems, instituted a postal service and constructed the first rail and telegraph networks in the state.

On 31 August 1861, the Order of the Star of India was conferred on Asaf Jah V. His dominion was divided into five Subas and sixteen districts. Each Suba was headed by a Subedar and each district was under a Taluqdar. During his reign, the reforms carried out by Sir Salar Jung included the establishment of a Government central treasury in 1855.

Style and title

• His Highness Sir Nizam-ul-Mulk, Afzal ad-Dawlah, Nawab Mir Tahniat Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Asaf Jah V, GCSI, Nizam of Hyderabad

External links

• Brief biography

Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V Asaf Jahi dynasty
Preceded by Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asif Jah IV	Nizam of Hyderabad 1857–1869	Succeeded by Mahbub Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asif Jah VI