COMMANDER // 1734–1803
Nizam Ali Khan
Hyderabad State2 battles2 wars
Lifespan
1734 – 1803
Active service 1799–1803 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 65.
Profile
Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah II was the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State between 1762 and 1803. He was born on 7 March 1734 as fourth son to Asaf Jah I and Umda Begum. His official name is Asaf Jah II, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Nizam 'Ali Khan Siddiqi, Fateh Jang, Sipah Salar, Nawab Subedar of the Deccan. Sawānih-i-Deccan, a Persian work compiled by Munim Khan, a military commander during the era of Asaf Jah II gave more insight about administration of Asaf Jahis.
Battles (2)
1799
Siege of SeringapatamFourth Anglo-Mysore War · East India Company
1803
Battle of ArgaonSecond Anglo-Maratha War · United Kingdom