Intizam-u-Mulk Bahadur was the brother of Sir Zahir-ud-Daula Bahadur. He became the third Prince of Arcot in accordance with the desire of his late father, Prince Azim Jah Bahadur in 1879.

He was the last to be exempted from personal attendance in Civil Courts and enjoyed the title of "His Highness" and a 15 gun salute. He died in 1889 and was buried with full state honours.