WORLD’S RICHEST MAN
NIZAM OF HYDERABAD SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS Pres* Association —By Telegraph Copyright HYDERABAD, February 14. (Received February 15, at 10 a.m.) The Nizam of Hyderabad, reputedly the richest man in the world with an income of £1,500,000 a year, has begun his silver jubilee celebrations, which were postponed last year owing to the death of King George V. Although the city is illuminated and there are many other festivities, the Nizam is devoting large sums which could be spent in spectacular directions to works of public utility and charity. Despite his vast wealth, including 'gold reported to be valued at £50,000,000 and a collection of precious stones, the Nizam has extremely, simple tastes. He frequently smokes Indian cigarettes costing 10 a penny.
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Evening Star, Issue 22573, 15 February 1937, Page 9
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124WORLD’S RICHEST MAN Evening Star, Issue 22573, 15 February 1937, Page 9
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