Asaf Jah III of Hyderabad
1768–1829 (age 61)
Biography
Asaf Jah III of Hyderabad was a prominent sovereign of the Hyderabad State during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is remembered for his significant contributions to the development of Hyderabad and his role in maintaining the state's prominence during a period of considerable political change in India.
His reign witnessed important architectural and administrative developments that shaped the character of Hyderabad. Asaf Jah III's legacy includes his efforts to preserve the cultural and political independence of his state during the era of British expansion in the Indian subcontinent.