Nizam

[ ni-zahm, -zam, nahy- ]

noun

1. the title of the ruler of Hyderabad from the beginning of the 18th century to 1950.
2. (lowercase) the Turkish regular army or any member of it.

Nizam

¹

/ nɪˈzɑːm /

noun

1. the title of the ruler of Hyderabad, India, from 1724 to 1948

nizam

²

/ naɪˈzæm /

noun

1. (formerly) a Turkish regular soldier

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nizam¹

1595–1605; Nizam ( def 1 ) < Urdu Nizām-al-mulk governor of the realm; Nizam ( def 2 ) < Turkish nizamiye regular army; both < Arabic niẓām order, arrangement

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nizam¹

C18: ultimately from Arabic nizām order, arrangement

Example Sentences

It would have been inexpressibly cathartic had India, after liberating Hyderabad in September 1948, captured and tried the Nizam.

From The Daily Beast

The Nizam, continuing to see himself as a foreigner, refused to accede to India upon independence.

From The Daily Beast

The necklace is called The Nizam of Hyderabad and was given to the Queen as a wedding present.

From The Daily Beast

The enemy has now few more Nizam troops at his disposal and not many Redif or second class troops.

From Project Gutenberg

Not far from this is the monument of Nizam-ul-din, a very sacred and greatly venerated Mahomedan.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Not only shall the cowardly Nizam suffer, but the rich provinces of the Feringhees shall be wasted.

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These were led by the Nizam, who were dressed entirely in black, except for the yellow, mitre-like headdress.

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