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Grandson of the Nizam Shahamat Jah passes away; he was a lonely poet

Hyderabad, TELANGANA:

He was born to Prince Moazzam Jah whose complete name was Mir Shujaat Ali Khan.

 Prince Shahamat Jah (Source: khaleequrrahman.blogspot.com/)

Hyderabad:

Prince Shahamat Jah, the grandson of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State Mir Osman Ali Khan, passed away at a hospital on Sunday (July 30).

He was about 70 years old.

He was born to Prince Moazzam Jah whose complete name was Mir Shujaat Ali Khan. He also went by his penname Shaji and wrote poetry in Urdu. Nizam had named Moazzam Jahi Market after his name.

Prince Moazzam Jah was the second son born to Mir Osman Ali Khan. His elder brother was Azam Jah also known as Mir Himayat Ali Khan.

His first wife was Princess Niloufer, niece of the last Turkish Sultan and Caliph Prince Abdul Majeed. Niloufer who built a hospital for children in the Red Hills area left her husband and settled down in France. She had no children.

Prince Moazzam Jahs married Razia Begum after separation from Princess Niloufer. His third wife was Anwari Begum who bore the only child to him—Shahamat Jah.

Shahamat Jah’s two marriages were unsuccessful. He remained alone and aloof and died childless.

After selling off his house at Red Hills, he moved to his sister’s home in Banjara Hills. He had a limited circle of friends. Most of the people who gathered around him took advantage of ‘innocence’ and deserted him.

In the evening of Sunday his body was being readied for burial at Masjid-e-Joodi, King Kothi, where his grandfather Osman Ali Khan has his mazaar.

Prince Muffakham Jah, Prince Azmet Jah, the titular head of the Nizam family, and his mother Princess Esra sent their deep condolences to the relatives and friends of Shahamat Jah. Himayat Ali Mirza, his nephew, who was taking care of the deceased took him to a hospital in Banjara Hills where he breathed his last.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Mir Ayoob Ali Khan / July 30th, 2023

Unique initiative of Siasat: Old Age Home inaugurated by Prince Muffakham Jah

Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

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Hyderabad:

Education is very essential. There can’t be anything more pleasant than the restoration of high standard of Madarasa-e-Aliya. This was stated by Prince Muffakham Jah while addressing the inaugural function of Old Age Home, “Sukoon” yesterday which was established by Siasat Urdu Daily at Vikarabad.

Prince Muffakham Jah further told that if any steps are taken for the restoration of old standard Madrasa-e-Aliya, he is ready to provide all kind of assistance.

It may be mentioned that in his welcome address, Mr. Zahid Ali Khan had recalled the good olden days spent as a students by him and Prince Muffakham Jah at Madrasa-e-Aliya.

Mr. Zahid Ali Khan mentioned that he could find no other person suitable for the inauguration of Old Age Home than Prince Muffakham Jah. He also recalled the long association of his family with the Asif Jahi rulers and said that the contribution they made for the development of Hyderabad City cannot be undermined.

Citing the modesty and humility of Prince Muffakham Jah, Mr. Zahid Ali Khan told that quite often, prince says that Hyderabad is not identified by its Biryani and Sherwani but it is known for the humility and nobility of the Hyderabadis. He further said that he salutes this passion of humility of Prince Muffakham Jah.

He told that he and Prince Muffakham Jah are the products of Madrasa-e-Aliya.

Present on this occasion were Dr. Shahid Ali Khan, Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily, Mr. Amer Ali Khan, News Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily, Mr. Mohammed Jalaluddin Akbar, IFoS, Mr. Khudadad Khan, Mr. Syed Abdul Wahab Qadri, Mr. Aizazur Rehman Khan, Vice Chairman of Shadan Group of Institutions, Mr. Ali Masqati, Mr. Iftekhar Husain, Mr. Sarib Rasool Khan and others.

Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan told that taking advantage of the presence of Prince Muffakham Jah in Hyderabad City, the inauguration of Old Age Home has been organized.

He further told that the Old Age Home provides accommodation for 100 persons. He mentioned that basic amenities and medical facilities will be ensured for the inmates of Old Age Home.

The audience congratulated Siasat Urdu Daily and said that the need for such a modern and well-furnished Old Age Home was deeply felt.

source: Siasat News

source: http://www.archive.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Hyderabad> Top Stories / by Sameer / April 08th, 2019