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Whenever there is talk of the world's richest and richest rulers in the pages of history, the name of the last Nizam of Hyderabad 'Mir Osman Ali Khan' is taken at the top, whose stories of wealth are still famous all over the world. In 1947, when the marriage of Britain's then Princess Elizabeth (who later became Queen Elizabeth II) was fixed with Prince Philip, priceless gifts were being sent to her from royal houses all over the world. In this context, the Nizam of Hyderabad, who is considered to be the richest man in the world, also showed his generosity and royal grandeur by preparing a gift for the future British Queen which is still considered a wonder due to its brightness and historical importance. The Nizam's intention behind sending this gift was to strengthen his diplomatic and deep relations with the British Royal Family, but he probably did not know that his gift would later become one of the most favorite and historical jewels of the British monarchy. The resonance of this priceless gift was also spread in the international media at that time and even today, when the jewelery of the Queen of Britain is displayed, this necklace of the Nizam of Hyderabad is mentioned first. More than 300 precious diamonds were embedded in this historic necklace and what was the real specialty of this royal necklace? The workmanship and grandeur of this magnificent and historical necklace sent by the Nizam can be gauged from the fact that a total of more than 300 precious and pure diamonds were used in it. This necklace was designed under the supervision of the best and renowned jewelery designers of that era, using diamonds as well as platinum and other rare precious metals. The biggest feature of this necklace was that it had a huge pendant in the middle, which could be detached and worn as a stunning brooch, making it a modern and versatile design. Along with this gift, the Nizam also sent a personal letter to Queen Elizabeth wishing her a happy and prosperous married life. When this necklace reached the royal treasury in London, the artisans there and the members of the royal family were surprised to see its shine, purity and artistry because even at that time its value was estimated at crores of rupees, which today has become more valuable than billions of rupees. Why has there always been such a craze for this Nizami necklace among the British royal family? Queen Elizabeth II received countless gifts from royals and heads of state around the world, but throughout her life this necklace, given to her by the Nizam of Hyderabad, remained her favorite and closest to her heart. Queen Elizabeth has been seen proudly wearing this necklace during many historical and national events, royal portraits and gala dinners, which is a clear proof of how much she loved this Indian artefact. As per the tradition of the British monarchy, the Queen only wears her special and select jewelery on public occasions, and this Nizam necklace was always at the top of her priority list. Not only this, even in modern times, when it comes to the new generations of the British royal family, their attraction towards this necklace has never diminished. Experts believe that this necklace is not just a jeweled necklace but is a living symbol of the historical and political past between India and Britain which keeps the old memories between the two countries fresh even today. What are the unique stories of the Nizam of Hyderabad's immense wealth, his generosity and his rich people around the world? Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, was the richest man in the world during his time, whose net worth surpasses even today's billionaires. His wealth and treasure made headlines in newspapers around the world at the time, and he possessed vast reserves of gold and silver as well as the world's largest and rarest diamonds. He used to donate a large part of his income to public works, construction of schools, hospitals, irrigation projects and religious institutions, making the stories of his generosity immortalized in history. When India got independence and the era of merger of princely states came, the Nizam showed his patriotism and generosity by donating gold on a large scale to the country's defense fund. This necklace of 300 diamonds given to Queen Elizabeth was a small part of the same unique and historical wealth, which even today proudly stands testimony to the old royal splendor of India and its unmatched craftsmanship in front of the whole world. What is the current status of this precious Nizami necklace in modern times and why is it of historical importance? Even today, when Queen Elizabeth II is no more in this world, this necklace of the Nizam of Hyderabad present in her treasury is counted among the most valuable and safe heritage of the British royal family. In accordance with royal traditions, such historically and personally significant jewels are kept in safe custody in the Royal Collection, the main treasury of the British monarchy, so that future generations can also remain connected to this history. At present, other female members or queens of the British royal family are also sometimes seen carrying forward their royal tradition by wearing this necklace in special state events. This necklace has always been a big center of attraction for researchers and tourists interested in the pages of history, which reminds that Indian princely states were once the leader in the whole world in terms of their grandeur and prosperity. This gift of the Nizam of Hyderabad has today become not just an ornament but a priceless document of India's glorious past and international diplomacy, whose shine is becoming brighter with the passage of time.