Heritage structures in Hyderabad, India

Heritage Conservation Committee under HUDA was formed by state government in 1981 to retain architectural, historical and social value of buildings.^[1] Hyderabad Urban Development Authority has listed almost 160 buildings in Hyderabad in Telangana state as heritage structures. Almost 70% of heritage buildings are in private hands. Heritage structures include buildings, monuments, rock structures etc.^[2]

By notifying such structures, Heritage Conservation Committee in collaboration with (INTACH) works to retain their architectural, historical and social importance and tries to convince the owners not to destroy the listed heritage structures lured by the commercial potential of their properties. The buildings are graded as Grade I, Grade II & Grade III.^[3] However, experts feel due to lack of support from the state government it has become difficult to preserve the status of these buildings.^[4] Various buildings such as Ravi Bar, Adil Alam Mansion, Central Building Division & Devdi Ranachand – Ahotichand have been demolished^[5] but the names of these buildings are still being retained in the list.^[6]

Heritage Awards Programme buildings recognized by INTACH, Hyderabad

During 1996 to 2005, the Hyderabad chapter of INTACH designated about six historic sites per year with its Heritage Awards Programme.

For at least some of the years, wwards were given on World Heritage Day.^[7]

In 1996, these were:

A.P. High Court, a Government Building^[8]
Mecca Masjid, an Institutional Building^[8]
Mir Alam Dam, an Ensemble of Rocks and Gardens^[8]
Mozzamjahi Market, an Ensemble of Buildings of Vernacular Style / Markets / Shops, built in 1935^[8]
Qutub Shahi Tombs, a Historical Structure, built in the 16th century, located close to the Golconda Fort^[8]
Nawab Nazir Nawaz Jung's Palace, a Private Building, built during 1982-94, Deccan architecture. Home of Nazir Nawaz Jung.^[8]

In 1997, these were:

Aziz Bagh^[9]
Bhagwandas Pavilion, a wooden two-story pavilion in the Bhagwandas Garden.^[9]
Gyan Bagh Palace, built in mid-1800s^[9]
Military Reformatory, Trimulgherry, in Trimulgherry, built in 1870s for the British Indian Army to serve as a jail, similar to the more famous Andaman Jail.^[9]
Trinity Church, Bolarum, a Victorian Gothic style church built in mid-1800s near Secunderabad.^[9]

In 1998, these were:

Durgham Lake, Jubilee Hills, a once-secret water reservoir serving Golconda Fort^[10]
Habshi Kaman (Abyssinian Guard Arches), in Golconda Fort area beside the main approach to the Bala Hissans or inner fort. From the early Qutub Shahi period (1518–1580).^[10]
Military Hospital, Trimulgherry, developed following the 1857 First Indian War of Independence^[10]
Paigah Tombs, dating from 1786 on. The group of buildings is "the jewel in Hyderabad’s crown, perhaps unparalleled in its beauty of craftsmanship and detailing."^[10]
Pitti Haveli, Begum Bazar. The Pitti Haveli in Begum Bazar (Begum Bazaar?) from late 1800s.^[10]
St. John's Church, Marredpalli, Secunderabad, built in 1818.^[10]
Sir Ronald Ross Building, Begumpet, now part of Osmania University. Where Sir Ronald Ross discovered transmission of malarial parasite, for which he won the Nobel Prize. Home of the Hyderabad chapter of INTACH.^[10]

In 1999, these were:

Viccaji Pestonji Fire Temple, built in 1847, located on the Mahatma Gandhi Road, Secunderabad. Built by/for Seth Viccaji and Seth Pestonji Meherji, bankers.^[11]
Laxman Bagh, an ensemble of buildings at Rai Durg on the Old Bombay Highway in Hyderabad. Includes a 250-year-old temple.^[11]
Banjara Darwaza, Golconda Fort Banjara Darwaza, one of Golconda Fort's main entrances, notable for its stone relief carvings.^[11]
Aza Khana-E-Zehra, at Darul Shifa in the old city of Hyderabad, built in 1930s by Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan.^[11]
Secunderabad Club in the Picket area of Secunderabad, built in 1800s by Sir Salar Jung-I. Later served as a European Officer’s club.^[11]
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park, in Jubilee Hills^[11]

In 2000, these were:

Bella Vista, built in 1934 as official residence of Azam Jah, crown prince of Hyderabad State. Later housed the Administrative Staff College of India.^[12]
Army Golf Course, of the Bolarum Cantonment, an 18 hole course laid out in 1888.^[12]
Hyderabad Public School, in Begumpet, originally known as Jagirdar's College, Osmanian style and "the most prestigious educational institution of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.^[12]
Badruka House, at Toli Chowki near Golconda Fort, a residence with colonial and Portuguese stylings.^[12]
Mahalaqa Chanda's Step Well, the garden of poetess Mahalaqa Bai Chanda^[12]
Sitaram Bagh, near Mangalhat, "a vast complex of temples, samadhis, residential quarters and open areas" and "a rare blending of the Moghul-Rajput styles with Qutub Shahi architecture."^[12]

In 2001, these were:

Bai Manechbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple on Tilak Road, Hyderabad, built by the Chenoy family in 1904. Owned and maintained by a family trust.^[13]
Jubilee Halm in the Bagh-e-Aam (Public Gardens) on the Nampally Road, Hyderabad, built in 1935 for the Silver Jubilee of the Nizam VII, Mir Osman Ali Khan’s Coronation. An example of Qutub Shahi Revival architecture at its zenith, also known as Osmanian Style.^[13]
GVK House, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Built in 1938 by Sakina Begum Rahmatulla of the Bilgrami family, known as "Kohinoor". Demolished in 2003 by its owners to make way for cinema/shopping mall.^[13]
Chiran Fort Club on the Sardar Patel road at Begumpet. In the 1890s was a part of the palace of Paigah Nawab Iqbal ud Dowla, Viqar ul Umra in the 1890’s.^[13]
Flag Staff House, Bolarum, in the Bolarum Cantonment area, built in 1875 for British officers. Now residence of the Army Sub Area Commander.^[13]
Purani Haveli, Princess Esin Centre^[13]
Hakim's Tomb Complex, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Located on outcrop overlooking Golconda Fort and tombs. A tomb, a small mosque, and a structure believed to have served as a Qanqah (hospice).^[13]

In 2002, these were:

Afzal Mahal of Chow Mohalla Complex Afzal Mahal of the Chow Mohalla complex. Achieved classical European style during the reign of Vth Nizam, Nawab Afzal ud Dowla (1857–69).^[7]
Musa Burj, Golconda Fort, located near the Makkai Darwaza of Golconda Fort. A three-story decagonal structure rising 60 feet (18 m), topped by cannons including the Azdhaka Paikar.^[7]
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In 2003, these were:

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In 2004, these were:

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List of Heritage buildings as per HUDA

Following are the list of the heritage buildings in Hyderabad recognized by HUDA. This list is constantly upgraded by HUDA. The buildings proposed by HUDA are to be approved by the state government.(^[17])

1. Adil Alam Mansion, Nampally (Deleted from list^[18])
2. Afzal Gunj Mosque
2. Air & Land Warfare Building, Secunderabad
3. Aiwan-e-Ali
4. Aliabad Sarai
5. Ali Manzil, Public Garden
6. Allahuddins Building, Begumpet
7. Amberpet Burj, Amberpet

Asman Garh Palace, circa 1900

8. Ameen Manzil, Saidabad
9. State Central Library, Afzal Gunj

AP State Archaeology Museum

10. Andhra Patrika Building, Basheerbagh

High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad

11. High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad (the A.P. High Court, recognized in 1996^[19]
12. State Archaeological Museum
13. Asmangarh Palace

Chowmahalla Palace

14. Asman Mahal, Lakdi-ka-pool
15. Azha Khana-e-Zehra
16. Bai Pirojbai Edulji Chenai Parsi Dharamshala
17. Baradari of Nawab Khursheed Jah Bahadur

Drawing Room of the Bella Vista Palace

18. Baitul Ashraf, near Niloufar Hospital
19. Baquer Bagh, Saidabad
20. Bella Vista (Administrative Staff College of India)
22. Bhagawandas Garden Pavilion, Karawan

Charkaman

23 a) Charkaman; b) Machlikaman c) Kalikaman d) Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman
24. Chowmahalla Palace
25. City College
26. Secunderabad Clock Tower

Clock Tower, Secunderabad
27. Clock Tower, Sultan Bazar
28. Clock Tower & Ramgopalpet Police Station, James Street

James Street Poice Station

29. Clock Tower – Fateh Maidan
30. Clock Tower – Mahboob Chowk
31. Dargah Hazrath Shajauddin
32. Dargah Nooruddin Shah Ancient Gateway, Kukatpally
33. Dargah Syed Shah Mir Mahmood Wali
34. Dargah Yousufain
35. Darush Shifa & Mosque
36. Devdi Akram Ali Khan, Gate Portion
37. Devdi Asman Jah
38. Devdi Bansilal, Begum Bazar
39. Devdi Iqbal-ud-Doula (Shah Gunj)
40. Devdi Imaad Jung Bahadur, Gunfoundry
41. Devdi Nazir Nawaz Jung (Chiran Fort)
42. Devdi Nawab Shamsheer Jung, Yakutpura
43. Devdi Maharaja Kishan Pershad Bahadur, Shalibanda Road
44. Dewan Devdi – Gate Portion
45 Dhanrajgirji Complex
46. Directorate of Industries, Chirag Ali Lane
47. Errum Manzil
48. Falaknuma Palace
49. Gandhi Medical College, Basheerbagh
50. Golden Threshold, Nampally Station Road
52. Hyderabad Public School

Hyderabad Public School

53. Jama Masjid, Charminar
54. Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Public Garden
55. Jhamsingh Temple – Gate Portion

Jubilee Hall

56. Jubilee Hall
57. Kaman Chatta Bazar
58. King Koti Complex: a) Hospital (old) b) Usman Mansion c) Nazri Bagh
59. British Residency Complex (Women’s College, Koti)
60. Kishan Bagh Temple, Bahadurpura
61. Lakshmi Paper Mart’s Building, James Street
62. Nizamia Observatory, Panjagutta
63. Maharaja Chandulal Temple, Alwal
64. Mahboob Chowk Mosque
65. Mahboob Mansion, Malakpet
66. Malwala Palace – Main Courtyard, Secondary Courtyard & Residential quarters:Charminar
67. Manjhli Begum Ki Haveli, Shali Banda road
68. Mushk Mahal, Attapur
69. Moghulpura Tombs
70. Mohanlal Malani’s residence, James Street
71. Monty’s Hotel, Parklane, Secunderabad
72. Mosque – near Jhamsingh Temple
73. Moazzam Jahi Market

Moazzam Jahi Market
74. Nanu Bhai G. Shah’s Building, Sultan Bazar
75. Nizam Club, Saifabad
76. Nizam College