Purani Haveli

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Creator(s)

patron: initial construction of main palace buildings by Nizam Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad (Indian (South Asian), 1734-1803), patron: completion of construction by Mahbub Ali Khan, Mir, Nizam of Hyderabad (Indian (South Asian), 1866-1911)

Time period

creation date: completion of palace buildings, 1869-1911, creation date: initial construction of main palace buildings, 1777, creation date: completion of palace buildings, 1869-1911, alteration date: portion of palace converted to house Princess Esin Women’s Educational Center , 1973, alteration date: portion of palace converted to house Nizam's Museum, 2000

Location

Site: Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India)

Cultural context

Indian (South Asian)

Islamic

Description

exterior, view of the zenana, women's quarter, 1986

Work type

Palace

Educational center (training center)

Museum

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