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What was the main source of the Nizam's vast wealth?

  • Textile Trade

  • Spice Trade

  • Golconda mines

  • Real Estate

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The Golconda mines, renowned for their exceptional quality and abundance, were the primary source of the Nizam's immense wealth. Located in present-day Telangana, India, these mines yielded copious amounts of diamonds, including the legendary Koh-i-Noor, contributing significantly to the Nizams' opulent lifestyle and making them one of the wealthiest dynasties in history.
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