Jahanuma is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana. A light cavalry unit of the Paigahs known as Jahanuma Lancers were once located here. Jahanuma Palace, the residence of Nawab Shams-ul-Umra, one of many palaces owned by the Paigah family was also located here. The palace was demolished after integration of Hyderabad with India and converted into a residential colony.[1]. Three gates served as the entry and exit points and still have the original big guard rooms, and are still standing in the Jahanuma locality. These were damaged due to unauthorised constructions coming up in the area.[2]

Jahanuma
neighbourhood
Jahanuma is located in Hyderabad
Jahanuma
Jahanuma
Location in Hyderabad
Jahanuma is located in India
Jahanuma
Jahanuma
Jahanuma (India)
Coordinates: 17°20′19″N 78°27′49″E / 17.3386564°N 78.4637332°E / 17.3386564; 78.4637332
Country India
StateTelangana
DistrictHyderabad
Government
 • BodyGHMC
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
500053
Vehicle registrationTS
Lok Sabha constituencyHyderabad
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBahadurpura
Planning agencyGHMC
Websitetelangana.gov.in
Jahanuma Palace


The Falaknuma Palace, Falaknuma Railway Station and Falaknuma Bus Depot are located in this area.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Asif Yar (27 October 2017). "Jahanuma Lancer' once home to Paigahs army". The Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  2. ^ Alamgir, Mir (16 November 2022). "Hyderabad: Unauthorised building comes up at Jahanuma Lancer". Siasat Daily. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  3. ^ "The Hindu".