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Nizam's Museum or H.E.H Nizam's Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad at Purani Haveli, a palace of the erstwhile Nizams. [1] This museum showcases the gifts that the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII received on his silver jubilee celebrations. [2] The museum is a repository mainly of souvenirs, gifts and mementos ...
The museum was later shifted to the present building constructed by the seventh Nizam. In 1930 the museum was named as Hyderabad Museum by the Nizam. [1] The museum was formally inaugurated by the Nizam on 31 March 1931. The museum was renamed as Andhra Pradesh State Archaeology Museum in 1960 after formation of Andhra Pradesh. [2]
Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [1] It was the seat of power of the Asaf Jahi dynasty (1720-1948) and was the official residence of the Nizams during their reign. The palace has been converted into a museum and the ownership still lies with the family. [2] [3]
Surendrapuri – Surendrapuri is a museum located about 60 km from Hyderabad. The museum is also known as Mythological Awareness Centre. As the name indicates, it was established to create an awareness of Indian mythology. Birla Science Museum Hyd. Birla Science Museum – The science centre reflects the advances made in science and technology.
Nizam’s great-grandson, Himayat Ali Mirza, said Nizam’s exclusive jewels are among the most elegant collections in the world. He has recently urged the Prime Minister to relocate Nizam’s Jewellery to Hyderabad by establishing a museum in the city. [8] [10] [11] Along with the Nizam’s jewels are two Bari gold coins worth hundreds of crores.
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Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park is a national park located in Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The park has an approximate area of 390-acre (1.6 km 2 ). The palace complex was given to Prince Mukarram Jah on his coronation by his father Prince Azam Jah in 1967.
The Nizam of Hyderabad's throne in Chowmahalla Palace. During the period of the Nizams' rule, Hyderabad became wealthy - thanks to the Golconda mines which were the only sources of diamonds in the world market at that time (apart from South African mines) making the 7th Nizam the richest person in the world.