Falaknuma Palace: Distant aerial view of the 32 acre site, palace is visible at top left
Date
Circa 1910
Location
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
In 1724 the city once again became the headquarters of a ruling dynasty, the Asaf Shahis. These sultans, otherwise known as the Nizams of Hyderabad, became the most powerful in the Deccan. European-style architecture was introduced in Hyderabad during the 18th century. The Falaknuma Palace (1872) was an imposing exercise in Neo-classicism inspired by the villas of Andrea Palladio. It is now a luxury hotel.
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