Opinion: Was the last Nizam of Hyderabads independence bid a mistake?
Hyderabad: By September 16 in 1948 it was pretty much game over for the erstwhile Hyderabad states last Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, whose government was fighting a war against the Indian army to stay independent. Within hours on September 17, the Hyderabad State Army would officially surrender, ending his reign as the monarch of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .