nizamate
/ˈnɪzəˌmeɪt/
noun
- The territory or jurisdiction ruled by a Nizam (a former ruler of Hyderabad, India).
- Historians study the administrative systems of the nizamate to understand its governance.
- After the partition of India, the nizamate was integrated into the new nation.
- The nizamate of Hyderabad was known for its wealth and cultural heritage.
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