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Mahbub Mansion

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Mahbub Mansion
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General information
StatusOwned by the Nizam of Hyderabad
Opening1902
OwnerNizam of Hyderabad

Mahbub Mansion also Mahboob Mansion is a palace, named after Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, the IXth Nizam who lived here occasionally, though his permanent residence was the Purani Haveli. It is located in the Malakpet district of Hyderabad.[1]

History

Built in the late 19th century, this is a large palace in architecture of classical European and Mughal style. It is similar to the eastern blocks of Mubarak Mansion Nazri Bagh of King Kothi Palace.

Present day

In 1983, the spices market Osman Gunj was officially shifted to the open land on Mahbub mansion.[2]

The palace is abandoned and in very poor condition, and the surrounding estates have been entirely taken over by housing and commercial developments.

See also

References

  1. ^ Rohit P S. "A mansion goen to the dogs". Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Fire in cracker shop triggers panic". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 March 2012.