Hyderabad House (Urdu: حيدراباد هاؤز), earlier known as Palace of the Nizam of Hyderabad was a princely residence of Osman Ali Khan, Nizam VII located at New Delhi, India. It was designed by eminent British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was the Delhi palace of the Last Nizam, and a part of 'Lutyens' Delhi'.[1]
| Hyderabad House हैदराबाद हाउस | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Construction started | 1926 |
| Completed | 1928 |
| Cost | £200,000 |
| Owner | Before: Hyderabad Nizam Now: Government of India |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 8.77 acres |
| Lifts/elevators | 0 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Sir Edwin Lutyens |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 36 |
History
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for the Last Nizam, after most important princely rulers in British India were inducted into Chamber of Princes in 1919, and were to attend the Chambers meetings in Delhi. It was the largest and most expensive palace at that time.[2]
After Indian independence in 1947, the palace was taken over by the Indian Government from the Nizam correct it . It is currently used by the Government of India for banquets and meetings for visiting foreign dignitaries.[3] It has also been a venue for joint press conferences and major government events.
Architecture
Spread over 8.77 acres, and built in the shape of a butterfly, an amalgam of the Mughal and European architecture. The entrance hall of the palace, a dome with an entrance hall beneath with symmetrical wings at fifty-five degree angle, is the outstanding feature. It has 36 rooms including a zenana, four of which have now been converted into dining rooms. It is located to the northwest of the India Gate.
With the exception of the Viceroy's House, it was the largest and grandest of all palaces built in Delhi by Edwin Lutyens during 1921-1931. The Nizam’s sons disliked the building, finding it too western in style for their taste and was seldom used.
See also
References
- ^ Sharma, Manoj (2011-06-08). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ "A project by Babu Khan". babukhanproperties.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ NAYAR, K.P. (18 July 2011). "Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
Further reading
- Delhi By Patrick Horton, Hugh Finlay ISBN 1-86450-297-5
External links
Media related to Hyderabad House at Wikimedia Commons
- Deccan Herald feature
- Panoramio photo
- Hyderabad Property - Premium Projects in Hyderabad