1. a ruler or viceroy in the Ottoman Empire or India, especially the title of the former rulers of Hyderabad
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific ruler

Examples

• The Nizam of Hyderabad was one of the most powerful rulers in India before independence.
• During the Ottoman period, a nizam held administrative authority over a province.
• The last Nizam of Hyderabad abdicated in 1948.
• Historical records describe the nizam as a skilled military strategist.
• The nizam's palace still stands as a monument to the region's royal heritage.