Vikhar Manzil Explained

Vikhar Manzil
Building Type:Royal Palace
Architectural Style:Indo-European
Location:Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Completion Date:1900

Vikhar Manzil was a mansion of the Paigah nobleman and former Prime Minister of Hyderabad State, Sir Viqar-ul-Umra.[1] He was amazed by the Hussain Sagar by its view of the lake, and thus bought this palace in Indo-European architectural style around 1900. He had been invited to its housewarming party.[2]

Though Sir Vicar-ul-Umra did not live at this mansion, his son Nawab Vilayat Jung Wali-ud-Daula stayed here.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Palace with a view. https://web.archive.org/web/20040705143832/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/03/24/stories/2004032400410300.htm. dead. 2004-07-05. The Hindu. 2004-03-24. 2018-08-12.
  2. News: Viqar Manzil: Going back into a rich past. Telangana Today. 2018-08-23. en-US.