Devdi Explained

Devdi or Deodi is a noble mansion where the Nawabs of Hyderabad lived. Dozens of them, with grand halls and serene courtyards, held the secrets of a distinct nobility.[1] [2]

The word devdi used to originally mean a hut, but the nobility started referring to their mansions as devdis in a deprecating way. Thus it came to be the word for the mansions of the nobles.[3] Today, only a few are left standing, in various states of decay. Some important devdis are:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forgotten Heritage: The Devdis of Hyderabad - Go UNESCO GoUNESCO. www.gounesco.com. 2 February 2017 . en-US. 2018-08-05.
  2. Book: Khalidi, Omar. A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India. 2008. Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, MIT Libraries. en.
  3. Book: Lynton, Harriet Ronken. Days Of The Beloved. 1987. Orient Blackswan. 9780863112690. en.
  4. News: 150 year old palace in ruins, but authorities continue to neglect Khursheed Jah Devdi. 2017-01-16. The News Minute. 2018-08-05.
  5. News: Monumental apathy: Iqbal-ud-Dowla Devdi lies in a shambles in Old City. The Times of India. 2018-08-05.

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