Purani Haveli
building in India
Purani Haveli, also known as Masarrat Mahal palace, is a Haveli located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the official residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad State. Also known as Haveli Kadeem, which means old mansion, it was constructed for Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III (1803–1829) by his father Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II.
History
The second Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Nizam Ali Khan had taken over this from Nawab Rukn-ud-Daula, of the Momin lineage, in 1717. The main building is a symbol of 18th-century European architecture. His son and successor Sikander Jah lived here for some time and later shifted to Chowmahalla Palace. Due to this, the building is called Purani Haveli. Ayina Khaana (Mirror House) and Chini Khaana (Chinese Glass House) were constructed in this building complex.
The sixth and seventh Nizams were born in this palace, and spent a part of their life at this palace.
In September 2018, the palace received extensive media coverage when it because the site of the 2018 Nizam's Museum heist.
The palace currently houses the South Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Hyderabad) and South Zone Task Force Additional DCP offices.
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