Historical States | MCQs

Explanation

Hyderabad was a Hindu-majority princely state ruled by a Muslim Nizam at the time of Partition.

The state was ruled from 1724 to 1948 by the Nizam

Religion

• 13% Islam
• 81% Hinduism
• 6% Christianity

Hyderabad State was founded by Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan 

Capital

Aurangabad (1724–1763)

Hyderabad (1763–1948)

Official languages

Persian (Court and revenue 1724–1886)

Urdu (For Court and revenue from 1886–1948)