RICHEST MAN IN WORLD
NIZAM OF HYDERABAD
Tho Nizam of Hyderabad, Sir- Mil* Osman Ali Khan, who has offered the Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, a monthly contribution of £11,250 toward the cost of units of the Hyderabad State forces, both cavalry, and infantry, which. may he called upon for service outside th eState, and also made a cash contribution of £1,000,000 to the Air. Ministry for aerial warfare, gave a similar sum for submarine warfare in 1917. ■ / The Nizam .of > Hyderabad rules 15,000,000 people. > In the last war he aided Britain with men and money, his total contribution to the British Treasury being £20,000,000. In recog-' nltion of his loyalty he was given the
title of “exalted Highness.” which is enjoyed by no other Indian ruler. He is said to be the richest, man in the world, his fortune being estimated at about. £500.000,000. He owns 30 palaces and his collection of jewels Is reputed to be worth £400.000.000.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 7 November 1939, Page 2
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