Chowmahalla Palace Hyderabad

Once the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the Chowmahalla Palace was built in Hyderabad. It is located near the famous monument, Charminar and Laad Bazar. The palace is designed very intricately and holds that Nawabi Charm in itself.The Chowmahalla Palace in the city of Nizam, Hyderabad, was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad during their reign. The palace is still the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams. Built over 200 years ago, the palace is well known for its unique style and elegance.

The palace was the venue where the Nizams used to entertain their guests and other special visitors and organise many ceremonial ceremonies. in 2010, the palace received Asia Pacific Meri award for a site that has conserved the cultural heritage of the region. You can explore the exclusive collection of pictures from the past days in the palace 

How to Reach Chowmahalla Palace : Chowmallah Palace is located in the heart of Hyderabad, and hence, easily accessible. The Nampally station is located near the Palace. From the station, you can hire an autorickshaw or taxi to the palace. Also, if you wish to travel by bus, there are many buses running to and fro Nampally at frequent intervals.

History of Chowmallah Palace : The construction of the palace was initiated by Salabat Jung in 1750 and it was completed during the period of Afzal ad Dawlah, Asaf Jah V. The V nizam ensured the completion of the palace within 1869. It is believed to have taken inspiration from the Shah of Iran's palace in Tehran built by Juveria Khan Rahimullah. 

Architecture of Chowmallah Palace : The architectural style of this palace has its influence from Persian, Rajasthani, Indo-Saracenic and European styles. The palace consists of two courtyards, the northern courtyard and the southern courtyard. There are elegant palaces, the grand Khilwat (Durbar Hall), many fountains and beautiful gardens. The palace was originally spread over 45 acres but now only 12 acres remain. There are four palaces inside, Aftab Mahal, Afzal Mahal, Tanhiyat Mahal and Mahtab Mahal. The northern courtyard has the Bara Imam, where all the major administrative activities took place.