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Diplomatic smarts, decisive military action and a battle of cables — here's the story behind the September 17, 1948 surrender of Hyderabad's Nizam.

Along with the local legends and historical chronicles, the jewels and jewellery that have survived from different periods and different parts of India provide evidence of an ornament making tradition without parallel in the world.

This talented conservationist worked patiently to breathe new life into Hyderabad Museum's prized exhibit, the Mummy of Princess Naishu.