Purani Haveli

For the 1989 Hindi horror film, see Purani Haveli (film).

Purani Haveli-(Msarrat Mahal palace)
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General information
TypeRoyal Palace
LocationOld City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Current tenantsNizam Museum
City Museum
Completed1577; 447 years ago (1577)

Purani Haveli, also known as Masarrat Mahal palace, is a Haveli located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the official residence of the Nizam. It was also known as Haveli Kadeem, which means old mansion, was constructed for Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III (1803–1829) by his father Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II.[1][2]

History

The second Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Nizam Ali Khan had taken over this from Rukunudhaulah of the Momin dynasty, in 1717. The main building is a symbol of 18th-century European architecture. His successor Sikander Jah lived here for some time and later shifted to Chowmahalla Palace. Due to this, these buildings are called Purani Haveli. In this building complex, Ayina Khaana madam (Mirror House) and Chini Khaana (Chinese Glass House) were constructed.[3]

The sixth and seventh Nizams were born at this palace, and did spend a part of their life at this palace.

Now the South Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police (Hyderabad) and South Zone Task Force Police Addl DCP offices are being functioned here.

The Palace

The Haveli is "U" in shape, with two oblong wings running parallel to each other and the residential palace located perpendicularly in the centre. The main building resembles 18th-century European palaces. A unique feature of this palace is the world's longest wardrobe, built in two levels with a hand-cranked wooden lift(elevator) in place. This occupies the entire length of one oblong wing of the palace.

The Museum

Nizam's museum located in the palace

The palace also houses the Nizam's museum, which is dedicated to the last Nizam of Hyderabad state. Currently the palace is being used as a school and as an Industrial training institute.

School

Mukarram Jah School was established in 1987.[4] It functions from five ancillary buildings which surround the main palace.[5][6] It is a private school and it was ranked among the best budget private schools in the country.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hyderabad remembers Mahbub Ali Pasha". Gulf News. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Keep Nizam's museum shut till security intensified, says expert".
  3. ^ "Power Corridors Of Haveli Now Tottering With Time - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  4. ^ Khan, Mir Ayoob Ali (16 January 2023). "Shahid Husain demonstrates rare loyalty towards Mukarram Jah". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Warmth of a palace: Restoring the sheen of Hyderabad's Purani Haveli". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Sixth palace of Purani Haveli to be renovated, used for educational purposes". The Siasat Daily. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Mukarram Jah School voted 2nd-best BPS | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  8. ^ Chronicle, Deccan (11 February 2020). "Accolades for 3 city schools". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
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