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Re: Windsor Jewels Pt 7
« Reply #450 on: February 14, 2014, 12:42:25 PM »
Quote from: Emperor of the Dominions on February 13, 2014, 05:41:28 PM
The necklace which was given to the Queen as a wedding present by the Nizam of Hyderabad was recently worn by HRH Catherine of Cambridge. Unfortunately I can't seem to upload the image, can anyone else help?





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Re: Windsor Jewels Pt 7
« Reply #451 on: February 14, 2014, 04:01:55 PM »
Hi,

Off Topic but please forgive me:

What is a NIzam?  Is he higher or lower than a Maharaja?

I remember when this necklace was given to ER II, but never understood what a Nizam was...
Thanks in advance for any explanations...

Larry
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Re: Windsor Jewels Pt 7
« Reply #452 on: February 14, 2014, 04:18:21 PM »
Quote from: Vecchiolarry on February 14, 2014, 04:01:55 PM
What is a NIzam?  Is he higher or lower than a Maharaja?

I remember when this necklace was given to ER II, but never understood what a Nizam was...

Below maharaja (high king), I think, because it signifies some kind of administrator, governor, vice-king, regent, deputy, vassal, lieutenant or stadtholder. The Nizams of Hyderabad officially ruled on behalf of the Mughal padshah / emperor, with the title Nizam-al-Mulk - administrator of the realm.
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Re: Windsor Jewels Pt 7
« Reply #453 on: February 15, 2014, 10:48:23 AM »
Too bad no more fab jewels from India now today.
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Re: Windsor Jewels Pt 7
« Reply #454 on: February 15, 2014, 09:14:53 PM »
The royal and wealthy families from the Middle East seem to have filled that gap in recent decades.
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Re: Windsor Jewels Pt 7
« Reply #455 on: February 18, 2014, 11:08:01 AM »
Yes. Kate can do with more gems...
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