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some able and experienced secretaries. The chief
among them was my uncle, Nawab Emad Jung,
who had been alternately Judge of the High Court,
Chief Justice and Home Secretary under four
successive Ministers. His complete knowledge
of the working of all the Departments was useful
to the new Minister whom he tactfully and
judiciously guided till 1904.* The late Nizam,
who knew the worth of Nawab Emad Jung's
services, used to ascertain his opinion through the
Maharaja in matters of special importance.

The Maharaja received the high title of
Yamin-us-Saltanat (the right hand of the State)
' from his gracious master, and some time after that,
the honour of G.C.I.E. from His Majesty the King
Emperor. Such a distinction had not been con-
ferred on any Prime Minister of Hyderabad since
Salar Jung I, who was a G.C.S.L

The most praiseworthy feature of the
Maharaja's long period of service was that he
never caused the least displeasure to His Highness
in any way. Always obedient and loyal to him,
he succeeded in making the relations between
master and servant personal and cordial. They
were based upon affection and esteem.

It is pleasant to recall how solicitous of his
Minister's health the Nizam was during a period
of illness, when he graciously allowed him the use
of the JFalaknuma Palace for a change—an un-
common honour.

* See Chapter V.