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| Nawab Mumtaz yarud Dowla was born on 9th February 1862 in a respectable family associated with the film Asaf jah Nawab Afzal-ud- Dowla. His original name was mahboob Ali. | |||||||
| which was subsequently changed to Mumtaz
Ali. Nawab Sahab right from his childhood showed the brilliiance
in early education and consequently he held the honour of being
a companion-in-studies to Nawab Meer Mahboob Ali Khan Asaf jah VI. He joined the Nizams Military and by dint of his exemplary work he was elevated to the rank of major commanding the sarfe-khas Battalion. His Visit to turkey in the early part of services aggrevated his long Cherished desire of imparting education to the children of military personnal of Nizam army. Thus His Plans and aims Crystallized in the form of School with no money, building and land, but Nawab sahab Exemplified the Famous Quotation in letter and spirit where there is a will there is a way. In order to have smooth running of school he established a fund where in every personal of army Irrespective of the rank has to Donate a Pie in every Rupee of their Monthly Salary. |
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| Nawab Mumtaz yarud Dowla was a great Philanthropist, he donated half of his private property to wakf created for the maintenance of institution. During his life time he started Asafia HIgh School in the year 1896 which is the oldest institution that has Produced the cream of society. He had lofty ideals of making the Institution into a University. By virtue of his desire he was given the title of sir Syed of south. His wish was fulfilled in the form of the Establishment of Mumtaz College in the year 1957, by the Trustees of Mumtaz - Ya-ud-Dowla wakf. The very Existence of his tomb within the Campus is Indicative of his Attachment and interent love for Education (May his soul rest in peace). | |||||||
| The further Development of his institution would be the tribute to the founder. The day is not far all the when Mumtaz college will occupy the pedestal of higher learning in twin cities. | |||||||