India, July 15 -- Royalty in modern India is no longer measured by crowns or kingdoms but by the ability to preserve history while embracing the future. The Nizams of Hyderabad were once among the most influential royal families in the world, remembered not only for their wealth but also for their patronage of art, education, architecture and public institutions. Today, while India has long embraced democracy, the legacy of the Nizams continues to resonate through the city's monuments, traditions and cultural identity.

In an exclusive interview with HT Lifestyle, Prince Azam Jah, son of the late H.E.H. Mukarram Jah, the 8th Nizam of Hyderabad, reflects on carrying that legacy forward, preserving heritage for future generations and the ev...