Prince of Arcot

Second Prince of Arcot

SIR ZAHIR-UD--DAULA BAHADUR
( 1874 - 1879 )

Prince Sir Zahir-ud-Daula Bahadur, G.C.S.I. son of Prince Azim Jah Bahadur succeeded him in 1874. He shifted his residence to 'Amir Mahal', in 1876. Though the Government stopped the payment of rent for the Prince's residence, it began to allot funds in the budget for. the upkeep, maintenance and annual repairs of 'Amir Mahal'.

From 1876, Amir Mahal has been the official residence of the successive Princes of Arcot.

As per the representations made by the Prince, the Government agreed to maintain the building, carry on the repairs, replenish all the fittings, furniture etc., and pay all levies and taxes in respect of the property. The Government had also

granted to Amir Mahal all privileges and formalities attached to Shadi Mahal.

The Prince of Arcot was invited to the Durbar held at Delhi in January 1877, on the occasion of the assumption of the title of Empress of India by Her Majesty Queen Victoria. He was knighted with the first class merit of the Order G.C.S.I., and enjoyed the honour of fifteen gun salute. He died in 1879 and was buried with full state honours.