Hyderabad, April 6 -- Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, paid tribute to his grandfather, His Exalted Highness Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nizam VII, on his 139th birth anniversary, stating that "despite attempts made by some to distort his legacy, history remains unchanged."

In a heartfelt statement, he remembered the Nizam as a visionary and benevolent ruler whose contributions to governance, society, and humanity continue to speak for themselves.

Nizam VII reigned from 1911 to 1948, during which he transformed Hyderabad into a modern and progressive state. His administration was known for its forward-thinking policies, secular ideals, and a strong commitment to public welfare, irrespective of caste or reli...