What were the policies adopted by Asaf Jah to strengthen his position?

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah founded the state of Hyderabad and gained control of financial and political administration:

  1. He brought skilled soldiers and administrators from the north and gave them opportunities in the south.
  2. He combined the offices of Subadari, faujdari and diwani.
  3. He appointed mansabdars and gave them Jagirs.
  4. Collected taxes through bankers and mahajans.
  5. He ruled independently without seeking directions or interference from Delhi.
  6. His decisions were merely confirmed by the Mughal Emperor.

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