Mir osman ali khan: The seventh Nizam of Hyderabad

The seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, is celebrated as India’s first billionaire, with an estimated fortune exceeding $200 billion — a staggering figure, especially during an era when billionaires were rare even on the global stage. Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII (1886-1967), reigned as the final Nizam of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India. Crowned in 1911 at 25, his rule extended until 1948 when India annexed Hyderabad. Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad, surpassed modern billionaires in wealth, with an estimated net worth exceeding $230 billion. He ruled from 1911 to 1948, amassing riches from the Golconda mines and indulging in luxury. Learn about the incredible story of Mir Osman Ali Khan, who was the richest man in the world in 1937 and the ruler of Hyderabad. Discover how he lived a simple life, owned famous diamonds, and gifted Queen Elizabeth II a necklace.