Abstract:
Mir Ghulam Ali Azad Belgrami (1116-1200 AH), a great Indian poet and writer of the twelfth century, is considered one of the prominent figures during the era of Mughal rule in the subcontinent. Azad has numerous works in Persian and Arabic languages, and in these works, he has shown his interest in recording events and analyzing history, and accordingly, has addressed the history of Iran, India, and other regions. His family origins, historiographical background, presence in government organizations, and his role in certain events have made him one of the primary narrators of Indian history, especially the history of Deccan. This article addresses the contribution of Azad Belgrami in the recording and transmission of the history of Deccan.
Machine summary:
He, who was counted among the assistants of Amir al-Umara Sayyid Husayn Ali Khan, was with him during his military campaign to the Deccan to confront Nizam al-Mulk Asaf Jah; however, after the aforementioned was assassinated and the Barha Sayyids lost their grip on power, he returned to his properties in Belgram.
B) Chronicling Background: From Rabi al-Awwal 1143 AH, for two years in the absence of his uncle Mir Sayyid Muhammad Belgrami, Azad took over his deputy role in the position of chronicler and administrator of Bahraich and Siestan, and his most important task was sending reports of the region's events to the Delhi court.
648-649), his presence in the government structures of Deccan began in 1158 AH, when Mir Ahmad Nizam al-Dawla Nasir Jung was appointed to the governorship of Aurangabad by his father, Asaf Jah. During these days, Azad developed a close relationship and friendship with Nasir Jung and became his companion in travel and residence: In the year one thousand one hundred and fifty-nine [= 1159 AH], Nawab Asaf Jah arrived in Deharwar from Hyderabad and summoned the son from Aurangabad to himself.
181, 185-186) and after his death, the government of Deccan passed to Nizam al-Dawla Nasir Jung (reign: 1161-1164 AH), and the aforementioned returned to Aurangabad with companions including Azad Belgrami (Ibid).
3- Biography of Shahnawaz Khan Samsam al-Dawla at the beginning of the book Ma'athir al-Umara: 3-1- The rule of Asaf Jah over Deccan, (appendix to the aforementioned biography written by Azad) 3-2- The rebellion of Nizam al-Dawla Nasir Jung against his father Nizam al-Mulk Asaf Jah in 1153 AH (Vol. 1, pp.
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