The important events during his period were 1857 revolt and revolt by Ramji Gond
Ramji Gond Revolt :
In 1860, Gonds, Rohillas revolted against British under the leadership of Ramji Gond at Nirmal, Adilabad district
Later, Ramji Gond and his 1000 associates were caught and hanged to death on a Banyan tree in Nirmal. That tree came to be known as Veyyi Urila marri or Veyyi purrela chettu
Peshwa Rao Saheb Conspiracy:
In 1862, Peshwa Rao Saheb and his associates were residing secretly at Lal Kishan Lal’s house in Begum Bazar
Later, he conspired against the British in Hyderabad. This is popularly known as “Begum Bazar Conspiracy”
Finally, Rao Saheb was caught and hanged in August 1862
Important incidents during Afzal-ud- daula period
In 1858, special coins were minted known as “Hali Sikka”
In 1859, Afzal gunj (Nayapul) bridge was constructed
In 1862, mahbubia school was started by Syed Ali Bilgrami
In 1862, post offices were established
In 1864, the 1st English newspaper Deccan times was started in Secunderabad
In 1868, Grand Trunk road was laid between Hyderabad and Sholapur
In 1868, first time Bank of Bengal was established in Hyderabad
In 1869, first postal stamp was issued in Hyderabad
Chowmahalla palace
The construction of Chowmahalla palace was started in 1750 during Salabath Jung’s period and was completed during Nizam Afzal-ud- daula period (1857-69)
Chowmahalla means four palaces. The four palaces in this are:
Afzal Mahal
Mahtab Mahal
Aftab Mahal
Tahniyat Mahal
Chowmahalla palace is similar to “Shah Palace” in Tehran, Iran
The clock above the main gate of Chowmahalla palace is known as Khilwat Clock which has been working for 250 years
