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as one who had entertained hopes of becoming
Prime Minister. His lavish expenditure led to
extravagance —and debt. With all his weaknesses,
he had the noble qualities of his race, and was a
perfect gentleman, kind-hearted and courteous.
His politeness was of the lofty style and bore the
hall-mark of aristocracy.
It was a pleasure to me to be received by him,
not as an official on business, but as a friend, and
to be treated by him with marked consideration.
He had a special regard for me because he had
known and respected my father and uncle since
the time of Salar Jung I, as men who had been
selected on account of their high merits. He
knew me from the time I returned from England
and was appointed as a District Judge in 1897,
and I served under him until I reached the highest
post in the Judicial Department, that of Chief
Justice. After my appointment as Political Sec-
retary, we did not meet often, but mutual esteem
continued as before.
He knew my character and tastes and habits,
and whenever an occasion presented itself, he
suggested that my services should be utilised.
And it was he who got me nominated to the
Honorary Secretaryship of the City Improvement
Board when it was formed in 1913 at the sugges-
tion of the Resident, Sir Alexander Pinhey. He
was its President and his recommendation
was approved by the Cabinet Council and sanc-
tioned by the Nizam. I served on the Board
till 1937.