Sharing my compilation of rare photographs with captions of some of Hyderabad's rich architectural heritage consisting of palaces , mansions and civic buildings.
Sadly most of these structures are now demolished.
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Osmania general hospital is under threat of demolition , it holds a beautiful position in the skyline on banks of river Musi.
Should be preserved with other historic buildings as a concept for proposed -
'Musi river beautification project' 2.
Dec 26, 2022 • 19 tweets • 7 min read
#MerryChristmas Everyone , on this festive occasion, a thread on one of the most beautiful and well preserved "All Saints church"
Constructed in the year 1860 to serve the people of Secunderabad.
" A perfect example of Gothic architecture "
📷 Myself in year 2018 #Hyderabad 1/ 2/ Extremely beautiful 162 years old 'All Saints Church ' constructed in the year 1860 at Trimulgherry entrenchment within the british army cantonment of Secunderabad.
It is said to be the first permanent construction in cantonment.
"Vintage post card of this church" @HiHyderabad
Sep 28, 2022 • 20 tweets • 9 min read
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In remembrance of this tragic day,the 28th September of 1908 occurrence of devastating Musi floods in #Hyderabad.
To understand, this is a 1914 map showing the river Musi & the bridges crossing over it , river Esi , adjoining localities on banks water bodies , etc. 2/ The river 'Musi' passed through the walled city of Hyderabad. On the midnight 27th - 28th September 1908 , due cloud burst & cyclonic flood of unusual intensity passed through the middle of city,by 2am the flood water reached the height of 'Purana Pul'
Photo of Purana pul.
Jul 31, 2022 • 23 tweets • 15 min read
Thread - Charminar Pictoral. 1/ Today 31st of October 2022 , marks the 444th construction anniversary of #Charminar
i.e. on 1st of Moharrum 1000 Hijri AH (islamic calender) corresponding to 1591 AD, it was constructed by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah. #Hyderabad#India2/ Rare photograph of #Charminar by Martin Hurlimann, a Swiss publisher. #Hyderabad
Jul 28, 2022 • 6 tweets • 6 min read
A quick trip to 'Tadoba Tiger Reserve Forest' was treat to eyes and mind.
Rare sighting of Indian Buffalo (Gaur) herd with calves at #Tadoba#TigerReserveForest @smileysnaps 1/n 2/n Sambar Deer male one amongst five female in a herd at #Tadoba#TigerReserveForest
Jul 19, 2022 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
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This highly ornamented & decorated canon,labelled as 'Dutch Canon' is displayed at 'Centenary Heritage Museum', Hyderabad,having seen many canons here,with persian inscriptions,this canon is way apart,hence led me do a bit of research on it. #Hyderabad@tsdamindia2/7 Features of this Canon -
Casabel: decorative leaf ornamentation.
1st reinforce: Coat of arms and inscriptions.
2nd reinforce: Two decorative handles for lifting.
Trunnion: Pivot to fit on carriage.
Chase: Plain with two serpents.
Muzzle: Beautiful ornamented decoration.
Jul 3, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
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About 75kms away in Vicarabad is this 1880's faboulous Victorian mansion 'Vicar Manzil' which belonged to Paigah noble,Sir Vicar Ul Umra Bahadur,presently it's a Revenue Divisional Office.
Whole of Vicarabad jagir belonged to Sir Vicar Ul Umra,hence named after him.
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This property still belongs to the family of Paigahs , which has been given on rent decades ago to the state government.
Requesting @arvindkumar_ias sir to kindly get the blatant huge signage replaced from facade railing , which is spoiling the aesthetics and structure too.
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