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Deori Maharaja Kishan Pershad

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Creator(s)
Indian (South Asian), Islamic
Time period
creation date: by Diwan Chandulal, first half 19th century, alteration date: additions by Maharaja Kishan Pershad, late 19th century-early 20th century, alteration date: converted to hospital with funds from Suraj Bhan, first half 20th century
Location
Site: Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India)
Cultural context
Indian (South Asian)
Islamic
Description
the Maharaja Kishen Pershad, (1864-1940) twice diwan of Hyderabad inherited the deori from his maternal grandfather Diwan Chandulal. He then added portions to the deori over several decades, including a courtyard garden. Kishen Pershad deori has been adapted for reuse as a hospital. Suraj Bhan, (d. 1973) a local businessman, met the cost of architectural adaptation.
exterior, entrance, 2008
Work type
Palace
Hospital
Medium
masonry
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Rights
(c) Sanjeeva Kumar
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