Early Life and Career
Arastu Yar Jung was born as Abdul Husain in the then independent state of Hyderabad. From a humble upbringing, Arastu Yar Jung completed medical school and began practicing in what is known today as the "Old City" portion of Hyderabad. Eventually he was appointed to the staff of Osmania General Hospital, where he eventually became First Superintendent. Arastu Yar Jung was soon appointed as the First Surgeon to the reigning Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, the Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizam was so pleased with the services of Arastu Yar Jung, he officially conferred him his title; thus changing from Dr. Abdul Husain to Arastu Yar Jung.
He remained a trusted adviser to the Nizam, often being given special attention, especially in regards to his own health. Alongside this, Arastu Yar Jung became well known for the many house-calls he made in local communities, even at odd hours in the night, often treating patients at no cost. Because of his good-nature and reliability in practice, Arastu Yar Jung also became a trusted physician in these local communities in the present day "Old City" portion of Hyderabad.
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