System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2005 |
| Museum Type | Royal Heritage / History / Architecture |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | 20-4-236, Moti Galli Rd, Khilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday) Closed on Fridays and select National Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Indians: ₹150 Children (below 10): ₹50 Foreigners: ₹500. Mobile Photography: ₹50. (Professional cameras/tripods strictly prohibited). |
Built between 1750 and 1869, the palace was the official seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty (the Nizams). Its name means "Four Palaces" (Chow = 4, Mahalla = Palace). It served as the venue for royal coronations and grand durbars.
The museum spans two courtyards housing a vast array of royal artifacts, including costumes, weaponry, crockery, and historical photographs dating back to the late 19th century.
1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost: A custom-made, canary yellow throne car. The Khilafat Clock: A 250-year-old mechanical clock that is still wound weekly by a specialized family of horologists. Quran Gallery: Features rare, hand-written Qurans, including one attributed to Emperor Aurangzeb.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The architecture is a synthesis of Persian, Mughal, and European Neoclassical styles. The layout is modeled after the Shah’s Palace in Tehran, Iran. The palace is currently the property of the heirs of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah. |
| Artifacts | Takht-e-Nishan (Marble royal seat); 19 Belgian crystal chandeliers; The Abbasi Sword (personal weapon of the 6th and 7th Nizams); Deccani Angarkhas and brocaded textiles; Ancient coins and royal seals; Vintage Buggies and carriages. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 40 2452 2032 |
| Email ID | info@chowmahalla.in |
