Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which part of India did the Nizams of Asafjahi dynasty rule?

Options:

Western kingdoms

Eastern states

Deccan provinces

Northern India

Correct Answer:

Deccan provinces

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Deccan provinces

The Nizams of the Asafjahi dynasty ruled the Deccan provinces of India. The Deccan region is located in central India and is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Vindhya Mountains to the north, and the Satpura Mountains to the south.

The Asafjahi dynasty was founded in 1724 by Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi, who was the Mughal viceroy of the Deccan. Siddiqi declared himself an independent ruler and established the Asafjahi dynasty. The Nizams ruled over the Deccan region for over two centuries and were one of the most powerful princely states in India.

The Asafjahi dynasty came to an end in 1948 when the Indian government annexed Hyderabad State, which was ruled by the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan.