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The Nizams Museum in Hyderabad - A Glimpse into Royal Splendor The Nizams Museum in Hyderabad offers a fascinating journey into the opulent era of the Nizams, the erstwhile rulers of the region. Located within the Purani Haveli complex, this museum showcases a rich collection of artifacts, personal belongings, and memorabilia belonging to the Nizams, providing visitors with a glimpse into their royal lives. As I entered the museum, I was immediately struck by the regal ambiance and the grandeur of the exhibits. The collection includes a diverse range of items, including costumes, jewelry, weaponry, furniture, photographs, and letters, among others. Each artifact offers a window into the luxurious lifestyle and cultural heritage of the Nizams, allowing visitors to connect with the bygone era. The museum is well-organized, with clear signage and informative descriptions accompanying the exhibits. The displays are thoughtfully arranged, providing a chronological narrative of the Nizam dynasty and its significant contributions to the region. The attention to detail and preservation of the artifacts are commendable, ensuring that visitors get a comprehensive understanding of the Nizams' reign. One of the highlights of the Nizams Museum is the opulent wardrobe of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, which showcases an exquisite collection of costumes and jewelry. These intricately designed ensembles, studded with precious gemstones, reflect the grandeur and refinement that characterized the Nizam's lifestyle. The collection also includes ceremonial weapons and silverware, further adding to the aura of magnificence. The museum's layout provides a sense of the Nizams' living spaces, with recreated rooms and halls that give visitors a glimpse into the architectural splendor of the Nizam's palaces. The Diwan-i-Khas, or the Privy Council Hall, is a particularly captivating space, with its ornate decor and historical significance. It's truly a step back in time, imagining the opulent gatherings and decisions that shaped the region's history. The Nizams Museum also houses an impressive collection of vintage photographs, depicting the Nizams and their association with eminent personalities, both national and international. These photographs provide a historical perspective and give insight into the Nizams' interactions with political leaders, artists, and dignitaries of their time. However, it's worth noting that the museum's display may benefit from more interactive elements and audiovisual presentations to enhance the visitor experience. Such additions could provide a deeper context and engage visitors further in the history and legacy of the Nizams. In conclusion, the Nizams Museum in Hyderabad is a treasure trove of artifacts that offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of the Nizams and their cultural legacy. Its impressive collection, informative displays, and historical significance make it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those interested in the region's rich heritage. Exploring the Nizams Museum allows you to step into the opulent world of royalty and gain a deeper appreciation for the grandeur of Hyderabad's past.
Arjun GhimireArjun Ghimire
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This was once the world’s largest wardrobe - of Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad - with a length of 240 feel and has 124 almirahs to this day. History says that Mir Mahboob Ali Khan did not wear same dress twice. This speaks why the wardrobe had to be the world’s largest. This wardrobe today is a part of the ‘Nizam’s Museum’ or the HEH Nizam’s Museum in Purani Haveli (Palace of the Nizam’s) in old city, Hyderabad. The Nizam’s museum does not deal with anything less than gold, silver and ivory. This museum showcases gifts which the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, received on his silver jubilee in 1936. Most of them are models of landmark buildings in Hyderabad which were built by the Asaf Jah Dynasty. The museum which is open on six days from 10 am to 5 pm except on Fridays, charges Rs 120 as entry fee, Rs 150 for photography and Rs 20 for parking. While the museum is sure to leave you spellbound, the museum staff were not so customer-friendly. If you plan to visit the museum, remember that there are no sign boards, not even on the compound wall, except for one which is inside the premises. So don’t be confused if Google maps takes you to Mukarram Jah School because the museum is located in the school premises. The museum and the school are maintained by the descendants of Nizam. The museum also has the original throne of the seventh Nizam apart from a wide variety of collection including replica of the world famous Koh-i-Noor and takes almost an hour or two to view all the galleries in the museum. Good to visit with people who are fond of history. #NizamsMuseum #HEHNizamsMuseum #PuraniHaveli #AsafJahDynasty #Nizam #Gifts #Gold #Silver #Ivory #History #PeekInToHistory #WorldSLargestWardrobe #OldCity #Hyderabad #Telangana #India #Tourism #TelanganaTourism #Travel #Explore #Heritage #MustVisit #RichInHistory
Blesson AbrahamBlesson Abraham
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The museum is well maintained. It costs ₹125 to enter for adult, extra ₹150 for taking pictures inside. The museum has a lot of silver models of various buildings, maps, etc., the size is really big like some of them approximately as big as 50 cms X 50 cms X 20cms. Most of these are given to Nizam king by other kings, wealthy people, some of them by British for being loyal to them. Lots of ceramics ornate with precious stones like rubies, emerald and blue stone etc.The size of these stones are small as they are inlaid onto small objects with much detail. There are few paintings, if one looks at the details, it’s really wonderful. Lots of weapons like swords, daggers with gold or leather cover sheath and handles, some have ivory handles, again with a lot of intricate design carved on them, really beautiful. Few collection of silver model of aeroplanes are also present. Finally they have displayed the kings throne, very beautiful and majestic to look at, present at the end of second gallery. The museum is in the first floor of a long old rectangular building. It has 4 galleries, first two has lot the stuff mentioned above, third has some archeological remains found, along with Nizam stuffs. The fourth long gallery has clothes, boots, hats of kings displayed in wooden closets.
Vinay MVinay M
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The museum is a repository mainly of souvenirs, gifts and mementos presented by dignitaries to the last Nizam gifts and mementos presented to the last Nizam on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations in 1936. Models made of silver of all the landmark buildings in Hyderabad, and citations in Urdu about H.E.H. Mir Osman Ali Khan. A golden, wooden throne used for the silver jubilee celebrations of the Last Nizam, a gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, miniature repilica of the Jubilee Hall, glass inlay painting of Mir Osman Ali Khan. Also, a wooden writing box studded with mother-of-pearl, diamond and gold-studded daggers, caskets, and silver ittardans (perfume containers) presented by the raja of palvancha. silver coffee cups studded with diamonds and silver filigreeelephant with mahout are on display. A 1930 Rolls Royce, Packard and a Jaguar Mark V are among the vintage cars on display. The museum also features the wardrobe of the sixth nizam, a 150-year-old manually operated lift, and 200-year-old proclamationdrums. The museum was opened on 18 February 2000 by the Nizam Trust to the general public.
Mohammed OmerMohammed Omer
10
It is a small museum in the old Hyderabad city also known as Purani Haveli. The ticket prices for this place is Rs. 125/- per head and kids are free. The rude person in the ticket counter demands exact ticket amount in cash, so one should carry exact change also, card or UPI payments they do not take. One has to take staircase to the first floor of this building, I haven't seen wheelchair accessible entrance to this museum. Guides are present in this museum who explain about few facts about the exhibits. The exhibits include various range of items, like costumes, jewelry, weapons, furniture, photographs etc. The museum displays the luxurious lifestyle of the Nizams. Seeing the condition I felt that this place needs proper maintenance as it seems to be in a dilapidated condition. If you are in a tight time schedule, you can skip this place. Other museums like Salar Jung museum or Chowmahalla Palace are much better than this place. Free parking is available outside the museum.
Pranab SharmaPranab Sharma
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🔴 all the nizams architecture construction projects were made models out of gold silver before commissioning.. be palaces, railway station, airport, dams, university, colleges, court, charminar, fort and the private buildings...tonnes of gold, silver, precious gems with excellent craftsmanship gone into making.. particularly osmania university facade design involving Hindu Roman mughals elements..detail intricacies & meticulous working stand as tall buildings in reality now... 🔴 I was flabbergasted astounded floored stoned frozen >> by seeing the expansive collections; 224 years of nizam rule comprised 7 kingdoms in the benevolent dynasty that had have contributed in the field of architecture buildings art culture healthcare education social upliftment and wealth maximisation ... i can write pages on how I felt, my experiences & getting to know kingdom's planning, growth & treasure trove🎆
Thiagarajan BadriThiagarajan Badri
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Purani Haveli Rd, Purani Haveli, Darulshifa, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India
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Nizam's Museum or H.E.H Nizam's Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad at Purani Haveli, a palace of the erstwhile Nizams. This museum showcases the gifts that the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII received on his silver jubilee celebrations.
attractions: Salar Jung Museum, Gulzar Houz, Madina Building, Telangana State Central Library, Purani Haveli, Malwala Palace, Machli Kaman, Sri Mahankaleshwara Temple, Badshahi Ashoorkhana, restaurants: Hotel Shadab, Pista House Alijah Kotla, Pista House Nayapul, Hotel Nayaab, Madina hotel - Since 1947, Hotel New Udupi Anand Bhavan, New King's Safina Hotel, Iqbal Cafe, Victoria Restaurant, M.S Mandi & Shawarma
