Purani Haveli
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2025) |
| Purani Haveli-(Msarrat Mahal palace) | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Royal Palace |
| Location | Old City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Current tenants | Nizam Museum City Museum |
| Completed | 1577[citation needed] |
Purani Haveli, also known as Masarrat Mahal palace, is a Haveli located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the official residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad State. Also known as Haveli Kadeem, which means old mansion, it was constructed for Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III (1803–1829) by his father Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II.[1][2]
History
[edit]The second Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Nizam Ali Khan had taken over this from Nawab Rukn-ud-Daula, of the Momin lineage, in 1717. The main building is a symbol of 18th-century European architecture. His son and successor Sikander Jah lived here for some time and later shifted to Chowmahalla Palace. Due to this, the building is called Purani Haveli. Ayina Khaana (Mirror House) and Chini Khaana (Chinese Glass House) were constructed in this building complex.[3]
The sixth and seventh Nizams were born in this palace, and spent a part of their life at this palace.
The palace currently houses the South Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Hyderabad) and South Zone Task Force Additional DCP offices.
The Palace
[edit]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
[edit]
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
[edit]The Mukarram Jah School was established on the premises 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hyderabad remembers Mahbub Ali Pasha". Gulf News. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ "Keep Nizam's museum shut till security intensified, says expert".
- ^ "Power Corridors Of Haveli Now Tottering With Time - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ Khan, Mir Ayoob Ali (16 January 2023). "Shahid Husain demonstrates rare loyalty towards Mukarram Jah". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Warmth of a palace: Restoring the sheen of Hyderabad's Purani Haveli". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Sixth palace of Purani Haveli to be renovated, used for educational purposes". The Siasat Daily. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Mukarram Jah School voted 2nd-best BPS | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ Chronicle, Deccan (11 February 2020). "Accolades for 3 city schools". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
External links
[edit]