Hyderabad, a state of the Indian Union, known by that name until its trifurcation in 1956, was popularly known as Hyderabad Dominion for several years before independence.
Political wisdom of the rulers and their ability to maintain social tranquility kept the British rule at bay for a long time. At that time, the British needed to befriend the Nizams, more than the latter.
As a nation within a nation, Hyderabad Dominion possessed an autonomous legislative, legal, and defence setup. The Asaf Jahi rule, which lasted for several centuries, had built up its own infrastructural paraphernalia, utilities like power and water, apart from transport, medical, and educational services.
Praises showered by Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Baba Saheb Ambedkar and Ravindranath Tagore on the Dominion find their mention in this book.
Hyderabad Dominion is a compilation of authentic historical information and illustrations which would enlighten the reader.
Surnilla Narsing Rao
The author Surnilla NarsingRao was born into a middle-class farmer’s family at Macha Bolarum in 1944. He was schooled at his hometown in Secunderabad Cantonment area and completed his graduation in mechanical engineering in the year 1967 from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
He fondly recounts the days when his farm lands were used to shelter many families who descended from Telangana districts during the Razakar movement and lived there without any fear.
His experience of working in large industrial units and his experience as an industrialist and industrial consultant finds its effective presence in this treatise.
