Mahaboob Ali khan was just around three year old when he became the ruler of Hyderabad in 1869 C.E. He learnt many languages. Salar Jung –I became his regent till he took over the responsibilities of administration. During his tenure, Salar Jung-I introduced many administrative reforms for financial and administrative consolidation of Hyderabad State. Asafia State Library in 1891 and Madrasa-I-Alia, Nizam college, Mahaboobia girls school and many more educational institutions, along with Medical school were established. In 1885 Queen Victoria gave him the title “Grand Commander Star of India”. He also died like his father at an early age of 46 years.