Help With Hyderabad Official Identification Please

I inherited a large collection of stamps some years ago. I recently retired and my new hobby is figuring out what I have. Its a chore but very interesting and keeps me busy. I am a complete beginner so I am ready to be embarrassed if this turns out to be a no brainer.

I have all the Scotts catalogues but I cannot find this stamp listed so I am reaching out for help.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Hi Neophyte,
look under "Officials" the opts are listed there.
You are doing well,
Good Thread title, clear scans.
Never be afraid to ask a question.

Try Sc# O34 1911 A5 2a Lilac CV 20c

The overprint is in Urdu, which reads Sarkari meaning "official".

Thank you both so much. I think what threw me off was the colour. It seemed red more than lilac.
I just learned something new and for that I am grateful
Have a fantastic day.

You are not alone.
After 20 years, I still have problems with Philatelic Lilac,
It can occur in a vast range of hues, depending on the catalogue description as well.

Shades as well, can be existent, due to poor husbandry, soaking et al.