The ‘Treasure Trove’ Of Hyderabadi Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan
Hyderabad was the largest princely state before it was merged into the Indian union in 1948 by Operation Polo. For nearly three centuries, Hyderabad State was ruled by the Nizams,…
Hyderabad was the largest princely state before it was merged into the Indian union in 1948 by Operation Polo. For nearly three centuries, Hyderabad State was ruled by the Nizams,…
Hyderabad was the largest Indian princely state in terms of population. According to the estimates of 1941 census its population was around 16.34 million with Muslims accounting for nearly 12…
As we have seen, there were many Muslims in Hyderabad who opposed the political policy of the last Nizam in the ‘40s, which were dictated largely by the razakars. These…
India’s diplomatic efforts succeeded in choking the supply of arms to Hyderabad, resulting in the September 17, 1948 surrender. Seventy years ago, on September 17, 1948, at noon, Hyderabad ceased…
Located within the heart of old Hyderabad to the south west of Charminar and Mecca Masjid, the Chowmahalla Palace was the royal seat of the Asaf Jah rulers (1724 to…
The art deco building designed by Mohammad Fayazuddin is now an integral part of Sarathi Studios In the late 19th and early 20th century, Hyderabad became home to some of…
Mahboob Mansion which was the home of Sardar Begum now languishes in a quiet corner of Malakpet. Among the old areas of the city is the old mohalla of Malakpet…