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Who were rulers of Hyderabad in 1724 - 1857?

A. Peshwas

B. Nawabs

C. Amirs

D. Nizams

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Hyderabad was ruled from 1724 to 1857 by the Nizam, who was initially a viceroy of the Mughal empire in the Deccan. Hyderabad gradually became the first princely state to come under British paramountcy signing a subsidiary alliance agreement. During British rule in 1901 the state had an average revenue of Rs. 417,000,000, making it the wealthiest princely state in India.

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