Purani Haweli was a royal palace also known as Masarrat Mahal Palace was official residence of the Nizam rulers. It was completed in 1880.later the Nizams officer residence was moved to Chowmahalla Palace that why it is building called Purani Haveli (Old palace)
The Haveli is “U” in shape, with two oblong wings running parallel to each other and the residential palace located perpendicularly in the middle. The main building resembles 18th-century European palaces. A unique feature of this palace is the world’s longest wardrobe, built-in two levels with a hand-cranked wooden lift(elevator) in place. This occupies the entire length of one wing of the palace.
The second Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Nizam Ali Khan had taken over this from Rukunudhaulah of the Momin dynasty, in 1717. The main building is a symbol of 18th-century European architecture. His successor Sikander Jah lived here for some time and later shifted to Chowmahalla Palace. Due to this, these buildings are called Purani Haveli. In this building complex, Ayina Khaana (Mirror House) and Chini Khaana (Chinese Glass House) were constructed.
The sixth and seventh Nizams were born at this palace and did spend a part of their life at this palace.
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