| Devdi Iqbal ud-Dowla | |
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| Location | Hyderabad |
Devdi Iqbal ud-Dowla is an oriental-style mansion and heritage structure located in Hyderabad, India. It was the devdi of nobleman Sir Viqar ul Umra (also known as Iqbal ud-Dowla). [1] It was built in the late 18th century. [2] The historic structure is neglected by authorities and is on the verge of destruction. [2] [3]
History
Located in Shah Ganj, it was built in the late 18th century by Shams-ul-Umra I. [2] It was later inherited by his second son, Rashid Uddin Khan Shams-ul-Umra III, and passed on to his successor Sir Viqar-ul-Umra.
Architecture
The building is an example of Palladian and Edwardian styles of architecture. [2] The palace consisted of four quadrangles with a cistern in the middle. [4]
References
- ^ "Monumental apathy: Iqbal-ud-Dowla Devdi lies in a shambles in Old City - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Iqbal-ud-Dowla Devdi on the verge of destruction – The Siasat Daily". The Siasat Daily. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Imam, Syeda (1 January 2008). The Untold Charminar: Writings on Hyderabad. Penguin Books. ISBN 9780143103707.
- ^ Khalidi, Omar. "A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India" (PDF). p. 118.
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| Devdi Iqbal ud-Dowla | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Hyderabad |
Devdi Iqbal ud-Dowla is an oriental-style mansion and heritage structure located in Hyderabad, India. It was the devdi of nobleman Sir Viqar ul Umra (also known as Iqbal ud-Dowla). [1] It was built in the late 18th century. [2] The historic structure is neglected by authorities and is on the verge of destruction. [2] [3]
History
Located in Shah Ganj, it was built in the late 18th century by Shams-ul-Umra I. [2] It was later inherited by his second son, Rashid Uddin Khan Shams-ul-Umra III, and passed on to his successor Sir Viqar-ul-Umra.
Architecture
The building is an example of Palladian and Edwardian styles of architecture. [2] The palace consisted of four quadrangles with a cistern in the middle. [4]
References
- ^ "Monumental apathy: Iqbal-ud-Dowla Devdi lies in a shambles in Old City - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Iqbal-ud-Dowla Devdi on the verge of destruction – The Siasat Daily". The Siasat Daily. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Imam, Syeda (1 January 2008). The Untold Charminar: Writings on Hyderabad. Penguin Books. ISBN 9780143103707.
- ^ Khalidi, Omar. "A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India" (PDF). p. 118.
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