Hyderabad, May 13 -- Senior member of the Nizam Awqaf Committee, Abul Faiz Khan, called upon the younger generation to follow the legacy of religious tolerance and public service exemplified by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Seventh Nizam of Hyderabad.

Speaking to the media on the occasion of the 59th death anniversary of Nizam VII, Faiz Khan emphasized the ruler's contributions not only to infrastructure and education but also to communal harmony.

"Nizam VII, the richest ruler of his time, donated generously to educational institutions and places of worship regardless of religion, caste, or creed," said Faiz Khan after a ceremonial tribute at the Nizam's tomb in Masjid Judi, King Kothi.

"Despite his immense wealth, he chose a simple burial b...