Nizam

[ ni-zahm, -zam, nahy- ]

/ nɪˈzɑm, -ˈzæm, naɪ- /

the title of the ruler of Hyderabad from the beginning of the 18th century to 1950.

(lowercase) the Turkish regular army or any member of it.

Origin of Nizam

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

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

India’s Newest State Telangana Is Bosnia Redux |Kranti Rai |March 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The Nizam, continuing to see himself as a foreigner, refused to accede to India upon independence.

India’s Newest State Telangana Is Bosnia Redux |Kranti Rai |March 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The necklace is called The Nizam of Hyderabad and was given to the Queen as a wedding present.

Hilary Mantel Skips Dinner With 'Jointed Doll' Kate |Tom Sykes |February 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The nizam of Hyderabad is the principal Mahommedan ruler in India.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 1 |Various

He was kindly received by Nizam, who seems to have been much hampered throughout his career by his virtue.

The Story of the Malakand Field Force |Sir Winston S. Churchill
The Nizam, from the fear of intrigue, fills his harem with low-class women.

Our Moslem Sisters |Annie Van Sommer
In the Nizam's territory disturbances occurred which compelled the attention of the Indian government.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. |E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The first nine years are spent in the Nizam or first line, first with the colors and then in immediate reserve.

The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) |Various

nizam

/ (naɪˈzæm) /

(formerly) a Turkish regular soldier

C18: ultimately from Arabic nizām order, arrangement

Nizam

/ (nɪˈzɑːm) /

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