Syed Dildar Hussain was born on 14th October, 1892. After his initial education in Hyderabad, he completed his Civil Engineering from the University of Bombay in 1918.
 
 Dildar Hussain surveyed and designed one of the largest canal systems in Hyderabad State, namely the Nizamsagar project. He created the irrigation department in Hyderabad and became its first Chief Engineer. After retirement he was associated with the Osmania University and translated several books on Civil Engineering from English to Urdu. He was appointed a member of the Bhakra Nangal Enquiry Commission from 1956-1958. He was also a member of the Central Water Power Commission, Govt. of India, 1962-64.
 
 The Nizam's Government awarded him "Asafia Gold Medal" for his services to the State. Dildar Hussain died in November, 1972.