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Purani Haveli

Overview

•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.

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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.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

•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.

Things to Do

Visit Purani Haveli

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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.

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The Museum

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The palace also houses the 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

It is about 0.9 km from central Hyderabad.

The most comfortable months are January, February, August, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 37°C.