By: Syed Zia ur Rahman, YaHind.Com
Hyderabad, September 29, 2025 – Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung remained steadfast in his efforts to awaken the new generation. Tributes were paid to the leader of the nation for his truthfulness, boldness, and political insight.
Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung, the leader of the nation, always strived to instill in the youth a sense of harmony with the demands of the time, awareness of current affairs, and political consciousness. If the leader’s life had been granted more time, the bloodshed and devastation during the fall of Hyderabad might have been averted. Bahadur Yar Jung had foreseen the decline of the Deccan Sultanate much earlier, as signs of deviation from the right path and the rulers’ style of governance began to emerge.
These sentiments were expressed by various speakers addressing the launch ceremony of Dr. Zahid Hussain Timmapuri’s book, “Bahadur Yar Jung: Life and Literary Services.” The event was organized by the Media Plus Foundation and held at the Media Plus Auditorium in Hyderabad. The session was presided over by Mr. Maqsood Ali Khan, Editor of Noor-ul-Adab, while Nawab Shahid Ghulam Rasool Khan, grandson of Bahadur Yar Jung, and Dr. Muhammad Safiullah, Director Secretary of Telangana Urdu Academy, attended as chief guests. Mr. Ziauddin Nayyar, Dr. Khaja Naseruddin, Dr. Islamuddin Mujahid, and Dr. Inam ur Rahman Ghayur participated as guests of honor.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Dr. Muhammad Abdul Rashid Junaid. Dr. Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez, Chief Editor of Gawah Weekly, delivered the welcome address. Dr. Syed Khaled Shahbaaz moderated the proceedings.
The esteemed speakers paid heartfelt tributes to Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung’s political insight, foresight, passion for the community and nation, boldness, integrity, and truthfulness. They highlighted how the leader fearlessly presented his views before the reigning king and explained the values and principles of Islamic governance. Impressed by his courage and bravery, the last ruler of the Deccan Sultanate, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, bestowed upon him the title of “Bahadur Yar Jung.”
In his address, Nawab Shahid Ghulam Rasool Khan shed detailed light on the lesser-known aspects of the leader’s life. In his presidential address, Mr. Maqsood Ali Khan expressed regret, stating that Hyderabad has completely forgotten the great services and contributions of Bahadur Yar Jung to the nation.
Dr. Khaja Naseruddin, Dr. Inam ur Rahman Ghayur, Dr. Islamuddin Mujahid, Mr. Ziauddin Nayyar, Mr. Asghar Khan, Mr. Syed Ziaullah Khurshid, Qazi Azizullah Osmani, and others addressed the gathering, offering full tributes to the leader’s services.
At the outset, Mr. Taha Faizan Timmapuri introduced the author. Dr. Zahid Hussain Timmapuri elaborated on his PhD thesis on Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung, the process of turning it into a book, and his deep devotion to the leader. He also mentioned his associations with his respected father-in-law, Ghous Khamooshi, and Mr. Khalilullah Hussaini.
The event, held at the Media Plus Auditorium in Gun Foundry, was attended by a large number of Bahadur Yar Jung’s admirers and prominent personalities from the city.
Source: K. N. Wasif
