Jahanuma Explained

Jahanuma
Settlement Type:neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Hyderabad#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hyderabad
Coordinates:17.3387°N 78.4637°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Telangana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hyderabad
Governing Body:GHMC
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Urdu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:500053
Registration Plate:TS
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Hyderabad
Blank2 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Bahadurpura
Blank3 Name Sec1:Planning agency
Blank3 Info Sec1:GHMC

Jahanuma is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana. A light cavalry unit of the Paigahs known as Jahanuma Lancers were once located here. Jahanuma Palace, the residence of Nawab Shams-ul-Umra, one of many palaces owned by the Paigah family was also located here. The palace was demolished after integration of Hyderabad with India and converted into a residential colony.[1] Three gates served as the entry and exit points and still have the original big guard rooms, and are still standing in the Jahanuma locality. These were damaged due to unauthorised constructions coming up in the area.[2]

The Falaknuma Palace, Falaknuma Railway Station and Falaknuma Bus Depot are located in this area.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jahanuma Lancer' once home to Paigahs army. The Deccan Chronicle. Khan. Asif Yar. 2017-10-27. 2024-07-12.
  2. News: Hyderabad: Unauthorised building comes up at Jahanuma Lancer. Siasat Daily. Alamgir. Mir. 2022-11-16. 2024-07-12.
  3. Web site: The Hindu.