Curious case of Asaf Jah By News Desk| Updated: 15th April 2021 12:28 am IST “I can bring it to you in the blink of an eye” Sura 27:40 The story of the “Asaf Jahi” dynasty starts in the aftermath of the last powerful Mughal king, Aurangazeb. Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi was a descendant of Mughal generals and courtiers from both sides. His paternal grandfather, Kilich Khan is well known for his dramatic role in the siege of Golconda where a canon bombardment had amputated his arm and resulted in his death. Owing to the promising prospects the teenager exhibited in his fast learning warrior skills, he was awarded his first title “