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[[File:President Obama and Prime Minister Modi in an expanded bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House.jpg|thumb|PM [[Narendra Modi]] and U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] in a meeting in Hyderabad House (2015)]]
[[File:President Obama and Prime Minister Modi in an expanded bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House.jpg|thumb|[[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] and [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Barack Obama]] in a meeting in Hyderabad House (2015)]]
'''Hyderabad House''' is a building in [[New Delhi]], [[India]], used by the [[Government of India]] for [[banquet]]s, as a [[state guest house]], and as a venue for meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries.<ref>{{cite news|last=NAYAR|first=K.P.|title=Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110718/jsp/frontpage/story_14253175.jsp|access-date=13 December 2013|newspaper=telegraphindia.com|date=18 July 2011}}</ref> It was designed by [[British people|British]] architect [[Edwin Lutyens]] as a residence for Mir [[Osman Ali Khan]], the last [[Nizam of Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma |first=Manoj |title=Of princes, palaces and plush points |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/story-mKjxnswBZVzbKMinScJsvK.html |access-date=2019-09-29 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2011-06-08}}</ref><ref>https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/stories-behind-the-royal-abodes/article8203558.ece</ref>
'''Hyderabad House''' is an [[official residence]] in [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. It is the [[State Guest House]] of the [[Prime Minister of India]].<ref name="ITDC">{{cite web |title=Hyderabad House |url=https://itdc.co.in/hyderabad-house/ |website=India Tourism Development Corporation - The Ashok Group of Hotels |access-date=17 December 2022 |archive-date=17 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217072635/https://itdc.co.in/hyderabad-house/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is used by the [[Government of India]] for [[banquet]]s, and as a venue for meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries.<ref>{{cite news|last=NAYAR|first=K.P.|title=Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110718/jsp/frontpage/story_14253175.jsp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411222620/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110718/jsp/frontpage/story_14253175.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|access-date=13 December 2013|newspaper=telegraphindia.com|date=18 July 2011}}</ref> It was designed by [[British people|British]] architect Sir [[Edwin Lutyens]] as a residence for [[Mir_(title)|Mir]] [[Osman Ali Khan]], the last [[Nizam of Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Manoj |title=Of princes, palaces and plush points |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/story-mKjxnswBZVzbKMinScJsvK.html |access-date=2019-09-29 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2011-06-08 |archive-date=29 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929151956/https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/story-mKjxnswBZVzbKMinScJsvK.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/stories-behind-the-royal-abodes/article8203558.ece|title = Stories behind the royal abodes|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 February 2016|last1 = Smith|first1 = R. V.|archive-date = 8 November 2020|access-date = 29 September 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201108103000/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/stories-behind-the-royal-abodes/article8203558.ece|url-status = live}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Hyderabad House was built for [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]], the last [[Nizam of Hyderabad]]. It is situated next to the [[Baroda House]], the erstwhile royal residence of the [[Maharaja of Baroda]] and currently the zonal headquarters office of [[Northern Railways]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/delhi-durbarnizam-india-gate-game-of-thrones-2773342/|title=Game of Thrones|last=Varghese|first=Shiny|date=April 28, 2016|website=Indian Express|access-date=11 May 2016}}</ref>
Hyderabad House was built for [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]], the last ruling [[Nizam of Hyderabad]]. It is situated next to the [[Baroda House]], the erstwhile royal residence of the [[Maharaja of Baroda]] and currently the zonal headquarters office of [[Northern Railways]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/delhi-durbarnizam-india-gate-game-of-thrones-2773342/|title=Game of Thrones|last=Varghese|first=Shiny|date=April 28, 2016|website=Indian Express|access-date=11 May 2016|archive-date=4 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504192222/http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/delhi-durbarnizam-india-gate-game-of-thrones-2773342/|url-status=live}}</ref>


After Indian independence in 1947, the palace was taken over by the Indian Government from the [[Nizam]]. It is currently used by the [[Government of India]] for [[banquet]]s and meetings for visiting foreign dignitaries.<ref>{{cite news|last=NAYAR|first=K.P.|title=Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110718/jsp/frontpage/story_14253175.jsp|access-date=13 December 2013|newspaper=telegraphindia.com|date=18 July 2011}}</ref> It has also been a venue for joint press conferences and major government events.{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}
After Indian independence in 1947, the palace was occasionally used by the [[Nizam]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nizam's Delhi visit in 1952|url=https://www.album-online.com/detail/fr/MzUwZmE0MA/nizam-richest-man-world-visits-new-delhi-first-years-guards-alb5455416|access-date=15 May 2024|archive-date=15 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515073836/https://www.album-online.com/detail/fr/MzUwZmE0MA/nizam-richest-man-world-visits-new-delhi-first-years-guards-alb5455416|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 1974, Hyderabad House has been under the jurisdiction of the [[Ministry of External Affairs, India | Ministry of External Affairs]], and is used for [[state visit]]s, [[banquet]]s and meetings for visiting foreign dignitaries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad House, New Delhi, by E. L. Lutyens|url=https://www.victorianweb.org/art/architecture/lutyens/13.html|access-date=15 May 2024|archive-date=15 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515073839/https://www.victorianweb.org/art/architecture/lutyens/13.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=NAYAR|first=K.P.|title=Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110718/jsp/frontpage/story_14253175.jsp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411222620/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110718/jsp/frontpage/story_14253175.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|access-date=13 December 2013|newspaper=telegraphindia.com|date=18 July 2011}}</ref> It has also been a venue for joint press conferences and major government events.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samal |first=Itishree |date=20 January 2013 |title=Hyderabad is also the convention hub of India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hyderabad-is-also-the-convention-hub-of-india-111031500064_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005160504/https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hyderabad-is-also-the-convention-hub-of-india-111031500064_1.html |archive-date=5 October 2023 |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Russian President Vladimir Putin in India for one day summit - India-Russia joint press conference |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nation-world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-in-india-for-one-day-summit/delegation-level-meeting-at-hyderabad-house/slideshow/45476116.cms?from=mdr |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref name=":1" />


== Architecture ==
== Architecture ==
Spread over 8.77 acres, and built in the shape of a [[butterfly]], in [[Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture|Indo-Saracenic architecture]]. The entrance hall of the palace, a [[dome]] with an entrance hall beneath with [[symmetrical]] wings at fifty-five degree angle, is the outstanding feature. It has 36 rooms including a [[zenana]], four of which have now been converted into dining rooms. It is located to the northwest of the [[India Gate]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}  
Hyderabad House is spread over 8.2 acres and built in the shape of a [[butterfly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sandhu |first=Nehchal |date=16 January 2025 |title=Making short shrift of palaces that stood tall |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/making-short-shrift-of-palaces-that-stood-tall-124049/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=The Tribune}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Rajeev |first=M. |date=12 August 2019 |title=Celebrating 100 years: The tale of Delhi's iconic Hyderabad House |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/celebrating-100-years-the-tale-of-delhis-iconic-hyderabad-house/article28985665.ece |access-date=16 April 2025 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The entrance hall of the palace, a [[dome]] with an entrance hall beneath with [[symmetrical]] wings at fifty-five degree angle, is one of the features.<ref name=":0" /> The building has 36 rooms, which includes four for the [[zenana]].<ref name=":1" /> Hyderabad House is located near the [[India Gate]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Ananya |date=15 May 2021 |title=Delhi: IGNCA building to take cues from neighbour |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-ignca-building-to-take-cues-from-neighbour-7315581/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2016 |title=Game of Thrones |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/delhi-durbarnizam-india-gate-game-of-thrones-2773342/ |access-date=16 April 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>


With the exception of the [[Viceroy's House]], it was the largest and grandest of all palaces built in Delhi by Edwin Lutyens during 1921-1931. The Nizam’s sons disliked the building, finding it too western in style for their taste and was seldom used.{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}
With the exception of the [[Viceroy's House]], it was the largest and grandest of all the royal palaces built in Delhi by Edwin Lutyens during 1921–1931.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Manoj |date=8 June 2011 |title=Of princes, palaces and plush points |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/story-mKjxnswBZVzbKMinScJsvK.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203195104/https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/of-princes-palaces-and-plush-points/story-mKjxnswBZVzbKMinScJsvK.html |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=16 April 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The Nizam’s sons disliked the building, finding it too western in style for their tastes and was seldom used by them.<ref name=":0" />
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Hydpmsingapore.jpg|PM Modi with PM [[Lawrence Wong]]
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of official residences of India]]
* [[Jodhpur House]]
* [[Jodhpur House]]
* [[Jaipur House]]
* [[Jaipur House]]

Latest revision as of 07:51, 22 March 2026


Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Theresa May at the Hyderabad House (2016).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Theresa May at the Hyderabad House (2016).
General information
Construction started1926; 100 years ago (1926)
Completed1928; 98 years ago (1928)
CostTemplate:£ (equivalent to Template:£ million in Template:Inflation-year)Template:Inflation-fn
OwnerGovernment of India
Technical details
Floor area8.77 acres (3.55 ha)
Lifts/elevators0
Design and construction
ArchitectSir Edwin Lutyens
Other information
Number of rooms36
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Barack Obama in a meeting in Hyderabad House (2015)

Hyderabad House is an official residence in New Delhi, India. It is the State Guest House of the Prime Minister of India.[1] It is used by the Government of India for banquets, and as a venue for meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries.[2] It was designed by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens as a residence for Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad.[3][4]

History[edit | edit source]

Hyderabad House was built for Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last ruling Nizam of Hyderabad. It is situated next to the Baroda House, the erstwhile royal residence of the Maharaja of Baroda and currently the zonal headquarters office of Northern Railways.[5]

After Indian independence in 1947, the palace was occasionally used by the Nizam.[6] Since 1974, Hyderabad House has been under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of External Affairs, and is used for state visits, banquets and meetings for visiting foreign dignitaries.[7][8] It has also been a venue for joint press conferences and major government events.[9][10][11]

Architecture[edit | edit source]

Hyderabad House is spread over 8.2 acres and built in the shape of a butterfly.[12][11] The entrance hall of the palace, a dome with an entrance hall beneath with symmetrical wings at fifty-five degree angle, is one of the features.[13] The building has 36 rooms, which includes four for the zenana.[11] Hyderabad House is located near the India Gate.[14][15]

With the exception of the Viceroy's House, it was the largest and grandest of all the royal palaces built in Delhi by Edwin Lutyens during 1921–1931.[13] The Nizam’s sons disliked the building, finding it too western in style for their tastes and was seldom used by them.[13]

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See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Hyderabad House". India Tourism Development Corporation - The Ashok Group of Hotels. Archived from the original on 17 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  2. ↑ NAYAR, K.P. (18 July 2011). "Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ Sharma, Manoj (8 June 2011). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  4. ↑ Smith, R. V. (7 February 2016). "Stories behind the royal abodes". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  5. ↑ Varghese, Shiny (28 April 2016). "Game of Thrones". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Nizam's Delhi visit in 1952". Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Hyderabad House, New Delhi, by E. L. Lutyens". Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  8. ↑ NAYAR, K.P. (18 July 2011). "Ties too big for Delhi table - Space dilemma mirrors growth in Indo-US relationship". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ Samal, Itishree (20 January 2013). "Hyderabad is also the convention hub of India". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Russian President Vladimir Putin in India for one day summit - India-Russia joint press conference". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Rajeev, M. (12 August 2019). "Celebrating 100 years: The tale of Delhi's iconic Hyderabad House". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Sandhu, Nehchal (16 January 2025). "Making short shrift of palaces that stood tall". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Sharma, Manoj (8 June 2011). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  14. ↑ Tiwari, Ananya (15 May 2021). "Delhi: IGNCA building to take cues from neighbour". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  15. ↑ "Game of Thrones". The Indian Express. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2025.

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