Asman Garh Palace
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| Asman Garh Palace | |
| Building | |
|---|---|
| Type | Royal Palce |
| Architectural Style | Gothic |
| Location | Hyderabad, India |
| Construction | |
| Completed | 1885 |
| Design Team | |
Asman Garh Palace is a palace located in Hyderabad, India. The name meaning, Asman for Sky, and Garh for home, since the palace was located so high on a hillock. It is located on the road from Malakpet and Dilsukhnagar.
[edit] History
It was designed personally and built by the erstwhile Prime Minster of Hyderabad state Sir Asman Jah in 1885 on a hillock for leisure. He belonged to the Paigah family. He fulfilled his dream of building a home close to the sky. His real name was Mohammed Mazharuddin Khan, he was the grandson of the second Nizam, Sikander Jah.
[edit] Design
Its based on Gothic architecture and is in the shape of a European medieval castle. The granite turrets and arched windows of Asman Garh palace stand out.
The palace presently hosts a museum displaying archaeological relics. The palace presently is converted into a school (St Joseph's Public School, Asman Garh Palace branch)
