Q587
Who were rulers of Hyderabad in 1724 - 1857?
A.
Peshwas
B.
Nawabs
C.
Amirs
D.
Nizams
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Hyderabad was ruled from 1724 to 1857 by the Nizam, who was initially a viceroy of the Mughal empire in the Deccan. Hyderabad gradually became the first princely state to come under British paramountcy signing a subsidiary alliance agreement. During British rule in 1901 the state had an average revenue of Rs. 417,000,000, making it the wealthiest princely state in India.