Devdi

Devdi or Deodi is a noble mansion where the Nawabs of Hyderabad lived. Dozens of them, with grand halls and serene courtyards, held the secrets of a distinct nobility.[1][2]

The word devdi used to originally mean a hut, but the nobility started referring to their mansions as devdis in a deprecating way. Thus it came to be the word for the mansions of the nobles.[3]

Today, only a few are left standing, in various states of decay. Some important devdis are:

References
  1. "Forgotten Heritage: The Devdis of Hyderabad - Go UNESCO | GoUNESCO". www.gounesco.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  2. Khalidi, Omar (2008). A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India. Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, MIT Libraries.
  3. Lynton, Harriet Ronken (1987). Days Of The Beloved. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 9780863112690.
  4. "150 year old palace in ruins, but authorities continue to neglect Khursheed Jah Devdi". The News Minute. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  5. "Monumental apathy: Iqbal-ud-Dowla Devdi lies in a shambles in Old City". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2018.


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