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He had been educated at the Madrasa-i-Aizza, my
school, and was the first Morshadzada (a member
of the Nizam's family) who had graduated.
Nawab Sir Aqeel Jung
Nawab Aqeel Jung, another foundation mem-
ber, claimed the distinction of having sat on the
Council longest —1919-1945 —an unprecedented
record. Probably he will remain unrivalled in this.
He was originally a revenue officer, but had
been selected by His Exalted Highness to be in
charge of the Paigahs under Sir Brian Egerton.
His knowledge of affairs was extensive and varied,
and his mind was well-balanced. He was always
patient and tactful and could remain calm and
unperturbed. His equable disposition and
good-will towards all, made him popular with the
officials—especially when they realised that there
was very little iron in his composition.
As senior member, he was made acting Presi-
dent on several occasions, but did not lose his
head on that account, or even when he was
knighted in 1937. He was a true son of his
father, Nawab Imad-ul-Mulk—in goodness of heart
and amiability, and like him, a true friend mindful
of old associations.
His father had been a great friend of my
father, and when the latter was Subedar
(Revenue Commissioner) of the Warangal Division,
Syed Aqeel had been entrusted to his care for being
trained in revenue work. This was another link
between us, and he never failed to come round to