Mahbub Mansion
Mahbub Mansion, also spelt Mahboob Mansion is a palace, named after Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, the sixth Nizam, who loved visiting here occasionally, though his permanent residence was the Purani Haveli. It is located in the area Malakpet of Hyderabad.[1]
| Mahbub Mansion | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Asaf Jah VI, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan |
| General information | |
| Type | Royal Palace |
| Address | Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Owner | Nizam of Hyderabad |
History
Built in the late 19th century, this is a large palace in the architecture of classical European and Mughal style. It is similar to the eastern blocks of Mubarak Mansion Nazri Bagh of King Kothi Palace.
It was acquired by the Nizam in the 19th century.
Trivia
Sardar Begum, a consort of Asaf Jah VI was fond of watching the races and used to watch them from the mansion amidst curtains made of gold thread. The sunlight reflected off the gold curtains made it impossible for anyone to look toward the queen, as per purdah.[2]
Present day
In 1983, the spices market of Osman Gunj was officially shifted to the open land on Mahbub mansion.[3]
The palace is abandoned and in very poor condition, completely neglected by the Government of India whereas, palace land has been entirely taken over by housing and commercial developments.[1][4][5]
References
- Rohit P S. "A mansion goen to the dogs". Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- "Pit Stop Of The Royals Nizams – 'Mahboob Mansion' Of Malakpet In Hyderabad | #KhabarLive Hyderabad | Hyderabad, KhabarLive, Breaking News, Business, Analysis,". www.hydnews.net. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- "Fire in cracker shop triggers panic". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- "The 116-year-old Mahbub Mansion in a state of neglect". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- "A time when it was the icon of luxury". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2018.