Purani Haveli, also known as Masarrat Mahal palace, is a palace located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the official residence of the Nizam. It was also known as Haveli Khadeem, which means old mansion, was constructed for Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III by his father Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II.
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.
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.
Falaknuma Palace
Falaknuma is a palace in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It originally belonged to the Paigah family, and was later owned by the Nizam of Hyderabad.
It is on a hillock and covers a 13-hectare (32-acre) area in Falaknuma, 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Charminar.
Built by Nawab Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, Prime Minister of Hyderabad and the uncle & brother-in-law of the sixth Nizam. Falak-numa means “Like the Sky” or “Mirror of Sky” in Urdu.
In 2000, Taj Hotels started renovating and restoring the palace. The renovated hotel was opened in November 2010.
Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
It was the seat of power of the Asaf Jahi dynasty (1720-1948) and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad during their reign.
Presently the palace is converted into a museum but the ownership still lies with the family.
The palace is constructed at the location of earlier existing palaces of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty and Asaf Jahi Dynasty close to the Charminar. Construction of the palace as it stands today was started by Nizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah II in 1769.
He ordered to build four palaces from which the nomenclature of Chau Mahalla was acquired.The word chār or chahār, and its variation chow, means “four” and the word mahal means “palace” in Urdu, Hindi and Persian.
While Salabat Jung initiated its construction in 1750, it was completed by the period of Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V between 1857 and 1869.
The palace is unique for its style and elegance. Construction of the palace began in the late 18th century and over the decades a synthesis of many architectural styles and influences emerged.
The palace consists of two courtyards as well as the grand Khilwat (the Darbar Hall), fountains and gardens.
The palace originally covered 45 acres (180,000 m2), but only 12 acres (49,000 m2) remain today.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista is a royal palace of the Nizam during the existence of Hyderabad State, now located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.It is an Indo-European building standing on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) verdant campus.
The building’s French architect named it Bella Vista, meaning beautiful sight, since it overlooks the Hussain sagar lake. It is located in the Saifabad suburb and is modeled on the Henley-on-Thames of England.
Muslehuddin Mohammed, bar-at-law, became Chief Justice of the High Court of Hyderabad and was given the title Hakim-ud-Dowla. He constructed the palace as his residence in 1905.
He lived there from 1905 to 1914 when he fell victim to plague at the age of 57. On his death in 1916, the family decided to sell the palace.
The last Nizam purchased it, along with furniture, for Rs 60,000 in 1917.
It was in this palace that the elder son of the Seventh Nizam-Mir Osman Ali Khan who was heir apparent to the throne of Hyderabad – Prince of Berar, Azam Jah lived with his wife, Princess Durru Shehvar.
