Hyderabad, July 4 -- Mir Himayat Ali Khan Siddiqui Azam Jah (1907-1970), the eldest son and heir apparent of Mir Osman Ali Khan, received education ideals that intended to prepare him as the future ruler of the Hyderabad State - a combination of Islamic, Persianate courtly traditions mixed with British-style instruction.

Azam Jah began his education within the royal household in Hyderabad under carefully selected tutors (ustads) who oriented him in languages, humanities, sciences and sports, and also in court etiquette and administrative practices. British and Anglo-Indian tutors were engaged to provide him with the educational models adopted by many Indian princely states in the early 20th century.

Impressive military training

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