Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad Mukarram Jah Passes Away

The titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mukarram Jah Bahadur passed away peacefully in Istanbul, a statement issued by his office said on Sunday. 

"We are deeply saddened to inform that Nawab Mir Barket Ali Khan Walashan Mukarram Jah Bahadur, H.E.H The Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad passed away peacefully in Istanbul, Turkey late last night at 10:30 pm (IST)," the statement said.

"As per his desire of being laid to rest in his home land, his children are scheduled to travel to Hyderabad with the mortal remains of the late Nizam on Tuesday, 17th January 2023."

On arrival the body will be taken to the Chowmahalla Palace and after completing the required rituals the burial will take place at the Asaf Jahi family tombs.