In Photos: Mukarram Jah, Titular 8th Nizam of Hyderabad, Begins His Last Journey

Mukarram Jah, the titular 8th Nizam of Hyderabad, passed away on 15 January.

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The titular Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad and his wife Princess Esra. Mukarram Jah passed away on 14 January 2023.

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Chowmahalla Palace, near Charminar, readied to accommodate the mortal remains of Mukarram Jah. Public will be allowed to pay obeisance to the body before the funeral.

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Family members of the titular Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad at Chowmahalla Palace.

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Inside of Chowmahalla Palace readied for funeral arrangements of Mukkaram Jah.

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Inside the Chowmahalla Palace.

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The mortal remains of Mukarram Jah being brought to Chowmahalla Palace.

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A family member of titular Nizam Mukarram Jah looks on as his mortal remains were brought to Chowmahalla Palace on 17 January.

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Old photographs of Mukarram Jah and his family at Chowmahalla Palace. 

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Burial place prepared for the titular Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad at Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad. 

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Telangana state gives police protection to the funeral ceremony of the Nizam.

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Mukarram Jah's body reached Chowmahalla Palace on 17 January.

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The body will be moved to Mecca Masjid in a palanquin, born by family members. A procession is expected to be held before the funeral.

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A family member of the Nizam bids farewell at Chowmahalla Palace.

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Family members of the Nizam at Chowmahalla Palace. Many of the kith and kin had come down from London and France. 

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Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekar Rao (middle) with bereaved family members of the Nizam, including his son Azam Jah (left).

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Prince Azah Jah (second left) conversing with his relatives at Chowmahalla Palace.

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An old photograph of Mukarram Jah with his mother Princess Dur-e-Sewar.

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