Nizam
the title of the ruler of Hyderabad from the beginning of the 18th century to 1950.
(lowercase) the Turkish regular army or any member of it.
Origin of Nizam
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How to use Nizam in a sentence
It would have been inexpressibly cathartic had India, after liberating Hyderabad in September 1948, captured and tried the Nizam.
The Nizam, continuing to see himself as a foreigner, refused to accede to India upon independence.
The necklace is called The Nizam of Hyderabad and was given to the Queen as a wedding present.
Hilary Mantel Skips Dinner With 'Jointed Doll' Kate | Tom Sykes | February 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe enemy has now few more Nizam troops at his disposal and not many Redif or second class troops.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonNot far from this is the monument of Nizam-ul-din, a very sacred and greatly venerated Mahomedan.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer
It is as perfect in its execution as that of the saint Nizam-ul-din, and appears to have been erected by the same artist.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferNot only shall the cowardly Nizam suffer, but the rich provinces of the Feringhees shall be wasted.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows TaylorThese were led by the Nizam, who were dressed entirely in black, except for the yellow, mitre-like headdress.
Ways of War and Peace | Delia Austrian
British Dictionary definitions for nizam (1 of 2)
/ (naɪˈzæm) /
(formerly) a Turkish regular soldier
Origin of nizam
1British Dictionary definitions for Nizam (2 of 2)
/ (nɪˈzɑːm) /
the title of the ruler of Hyderabad, India, from 1724 to 1948
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