Hyderabad, Feb. 6 -- The VII Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan provided healthcare services during the Kumbh Mela in 1942.

As per 'A Rare Report of Nizam Ayurvedic Mobile Clinic,' he established the clinic at Kumbh. It aimed to promote Ayurveda and ensure the well-being of pilgrims.

Researchers of the report, S.A. Hussain and Vinod Kumar Bhatnagar who were affiliated with the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) explored a rare Urdu booklet titled 'Report - Nizam Ayurvedic Safari Dawakhana.'

The document offers details of the Kumbh Mela, the medical challenges faced by the pilgrims, and the measures undertaken to prevent disease outbreaks.

Nizam's Ayurveda Safari Dawakhana at Kumbh

The VII Nizam of Hyderabad Osma...