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'''''Errum Manzil''''' or '''Iram Manzil''' is an expansive palace standing in [[Hyderabad]], Telangana, India. It was built around the year 1870 by [[Nawab]] Safdar Jung Musheer-ud-daula Fakhrul Mulk, a nobleman of [[Hyderabad state]]. It is located on top of a hillock off the Khairatabad - Panjagutta road.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/vantage-location-hoary-past/article28454848.ece|title=Vantage location, hoary past|date=2003-11-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2011-09-18|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919171301/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/vantage-location-hoary-past/article28454848.ece|archive-date=2019-09-19|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/government-exploring-ways-to-protect-errum-manzil-545384|title=Government exploring ways to protect Errum Manzil|last=Babu|first=Pathan Afzal|date=2019-07-10|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref>
 
[[File:Nawab safdar jung musheer ud daulah fakhar-ul-mulk-aun mehdi's collection (2).JPG|thumb|Fakhar-ul-mulk II]]
'''Errum Manzil''' or '''Iram Manzil''' is an expansive palace standing in [[Hyderabad]], Telangana, India. It was built around the year 1870 by [[Nawab]] Safdar Jung Musheer-ud-daula Fakhrul Mulk, a nobleman of [[Hyderabad state]]. It is located on top of a hillock off the Khairatabad - Panjagutta road.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/vantage-location-hoary-past/article28454848.ece|title=Vantage location, hoary past|date=2003-11-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2011-09-18|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919171301/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/vantage-location-hoary-past/article28454848.ece|archive-date=2019-09-19|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/government-exploring-ways-to-protect-errum-manzil-545384|title=Government exploring ways to protect Errum Manzil|last=Babu|first=Pathan Afzal|date=2019-07-10|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref> The Errun Manzil is well known for its Indo-European [[Baroque architecture|baroque style]] of architecture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sur |first=Aihik |date=2019-06-30 |title=What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/Jun/30/what-makes-errum-manzil-an-iconic-structure-of-hyderabad-1997397.html |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Its facades display Doric and Corinthian pilasters, arched windows with verandahs, and a central dome rising above a U‑shaped plan.  The palace once included auxiliary stables, a dairy farm, and landscaped gardens, amenities befitting its princely owner.


==History==
==History==
The mansion is located atop a hillock known as Erragadda or "red hill" in the native Telugu language. For this reason, nawab Fakhrul Mulk decided to name the new palace "Iram Manzil" ([[Persian language|Persian]] for 'Paradise Mansion'), because the Persian word 'Iram' meaning 'Paradise' sounds like "Erram," the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] word for "red." He also got the building painted a shade of red in order to emphasize the link, and so you had the red-coloured Erra Manzil on top of Erragadda hill. The nawab intended that the mansion be known by two similar-sounding names: 'Iram Manzil' for the Persian-friendly Muslim nobility of the state and 'Erram Manzil' for the local Telugu people. In time, the latter name has prevailed, and "Erra Manzil" is now the official name of the palace.
The Errum Manzil is likely named after [[Iram of the Pillars|Iram]], a lost city mentioned in the [[Qur'an]] that was said to have lofty pillars.<ref name="q89:6–14">{{qref|89|6-14|b=y}}</ref> The palace was used for royal banquets and other grand events. Later, the palace was taken over by the Government to be used as a records store-house. After some years it was again transferred into the hands of Public Works Department. Presently the land on which the palace is located houses offices of the Engineers-in-chief and the Chief Engineers of the Roads and Buildings and Irrigation/Command Area Development Departments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Errum Manzil |url=https://www.telangana360.com/2023/09/errum-manzil.html |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=Telangana360.com}}</ref>
 
The [[Government of Telangana]] previously announced that the structure would be razed because of its dilapidated state. There has been a coordinated effort by locals to preserve this historic structure. This structure falls under the B2 category on the list Archaeological Survey of India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/A-glimpse-of-Eden-in-Khairatabad/articleshow/28342097.cms|title=A glimpse of Eden in Khairatabad - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/jun/30/what-makes-errum-manzil-an-iconic-structure-of-hyderabad-1997397.html|title=What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad|website=The New Indian Express|date=30 June 2019 |access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/will-kcrs-project-bring-down-a-heritage-structure/article28137277.ece|title=Will KCR's project bring down a heritage structure?|last=Somasekhar|first=M.|website=@businessline|date=25 June 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/irrum-manzil-citys-iconic-address-may-be-bulldozed-for-new-assembly/articleshow/69865352.cms|title=Irrum Manzil, Hyderabad's iconic address, may be bulldozed for new assembly|date=June 20, 2019|first=Sunil|last=Mungara|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240619/petitioners-urge-state-to-restore-errum-manzil.html|title=Petitioners urge state to restore Errum Manzil|last=Parasa|first=Rajeswari|date=2019-06-24|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref> Recently, a High Court order made it illegal to demolish the structure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170919/telangana-high-court-dashes-k-chandrashekar-rao-plan-for-errum-manzil.html|title=Telangana high court dashes K Chandrashekar Rao's plan for Errum Manzil|last=Vamshidhara|first=Vujjini|date=2019-09-17|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref>
Irrum Manzil was used for royal banquets and other grand events. Later, the palace was taken over by the Government to be used as a records store-house . After some years it was again transferred into the hands of Public Works Department. Presently this palace houses offices of the Engineers-in-chief and the Chief Engineers of the Roads and Buildings and Irrigation/ Command Area Development Departments.  
 
Recently the Government of Telangana said that the heritage structure, Irrum Manzil would be razed to the ground because of its dilapidated state. There is huge effort to save this heritage structure by the locals. This heritage comes under B2 category on the list of archaeological survey of India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/A-glimpse-of-Eden-in-Khairatabad/articleshow/28342097.cms|title=A glimpse of Eden in Khairatabad - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/jun/30/what-makes-errum-manzil-an-iconic-structure-of-hyderabad-1997397.html|title=What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/will-kcrs-project-bring-down-a-heritage-structure/article28137277.ece|title=Will KCR's project bring down a heritage structure?|last=Somasekhar|first=M.|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/irrum-manzil-citys-iconic-address-may-be-bulldozed-for-new-assembly/articleshow/69865352.cms|title=Irrum Manzil, Hyderabad's iconic address, may be bulldozed for new assembly {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|last=Jun 20|first=Sunil Mungara {{!}} TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30|last3=Ist|first3=7:18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240619/petitioners-urge-state-to-restore-errum-manzil.html|title=Petitioners urge state to restore Errum Manzil|last=parasa|first=Rajeswari|date=2019-06-24|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref> Recently, a High Court order made it illegal to demolish the structure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170919/telangana-high-court-dashes-k-chandrashekar-rao-plan-for-errum-manzil.html|title=Telangana high court dashes K Chandrashekar Rao's plan for Errum Manzil|last=Vamshidhara|first=Vujjini|date=2019-09-17|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref>


== Architecture ==
== Architecture ==
Built in the Indo-European [[Baroque]] style of architecture, during its heyday the palace had over 150 rooms furnished with Louis XVI furniture, nine-hole golf course, polo ground, stable for horses and a dairy farm. The palace was full of [[stucco]] and ornamental works. The palace used to overlook the [[Hussain Sagar]], but this view has now been blocked by other buildings.
The Errun Manzil is well known for its Indo-European [[Baroque architecture|baroque style]] of architecture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sur |first=Aihik |date=2019-06-30 |title=What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/Jun/30/what-makes-errum-manzil-an-iconic-structure-of-hyderabad-1997397.html |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> During its heyday the palace had over 150 rooms furnished with Louis XVI furniture, nine-hole golf course, polo ground, stable for horses and a dairy farm. The palace was full of [[stucco]] and ornamental works. The palace used to overlook the [[Hussain Sagar]], but this view has now been blocked by other buildings.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-24 |title='Don't demolish Errum Manzil for Telangana Assembly': Heirs of Nawab write to CM KCR |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/telangana/dont-demolish-errum-manzil-telangana-assembly-heirs-nawab-write-cm-kcr-104165 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040422193949/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/11/05/stories/2003110500050300.htm The Hindu feature]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040422193949/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/11/05/stories/2003110500050300.htm The Hindu feature]
*[http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Number/542935 A post on Google Earth Community]
*[https://archive.today/20130505035149/http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Number/542935 A post on Google Earth Community]
*[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/jun/20/errum-manzil-to-be-torn-down-for-proposed-telangana-assembly-building-1992705.html Errum Manzil to be torn down for proposed Telangana Assembly building?] Government of Telangana press release
*[https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/jun/20/errum-manzil-to-be-torn-down-for-proposed-telangana-assembly-building-1992705.html Errum Manzil to be torn down for proposed Telangana Assembly building?] Government of Telangana press release


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Errum Manzil
General information
TypeRoyal Palace
Architectural styleIndo-European Baroque
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
AddressIrram Manzil Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082
Completed1870; 156 years ago (1870)

Errum Manzil or Iram Manzil is an expansive palace standing in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was built around the year 1870 by Nawab Safdar Jung Musheer-ud-daula Fakhrul Mulk, a nobleman of Hyderabad state. It is located on top of a hillock off the Khairatabad - Panjagutta road.[1][2] The Errun Manzil is well known for its Indo-European baroque style of architecture.[3] Its facades display Doric and Corinthian pilasters, arched windows with verandahs, and a central dome rising above a U‑shaped plan. The palace once included auxiliary stables, a dairy farm, and landscaped gardens, amenities befitting its princely owner.

History[edit | edit source]

The Errum Manzil is likely named after Iram, a lost city mentioned in the Qur'an that was said to have lofty pillars.[4] The palace was used for royal banquets and other grand events. Later, the palace was taken over by the Government to be used as a records store-house. After some years it was again transferred into the hands of Public Works Department. Presently the land on which the palace is located houses offices of the Engineers-in-chief and the Chief Engineers of the Roads and Buildings and Irrigation/Command Area Development Departments.[5] The Government of Telangana previously announced that the structure would be razed because of its dilapidated state. There has been a coordinated effort by locals to preserve this historic structure. This structure falls under the B2 category on the list Archaeological Survey of India.[6][7][8][9][10] Recently, a High Court order made it illegal to demolish the structure.[11]

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The Errun Manzil is well known for its Indo-European baroque style of architecture.[12] During its heyday the palace had over 150 rooms furnished with Louis XVI furniture, nine-hole golf course, polo ground, stable for horses and a dairy farm. The palace was full of stucco and ornamental works. The palace used to overlook the Hussain Sagar, but this view has now been blocked by other buildings.[13]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Vantage location, hoary past". The Hindu. 5 November 2003. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 19 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  2. ↑ Babu, Pathan Afzal (10 July 2019). "Government exploring ways to protect Errum Manzil". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  3. ↑ Sur, Aihik (30 June 2019). "What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  4. ↑ Template:Qref
  5. ↑ "Errum Manzil". Telangana360.com. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "A glimpse of Eden in Khairatabad - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  8. ↑ Somasekhar, M. (25 June 2019). "Will KCR's project bring down a heritage structure?". @businessline. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  9. ↑ Mungara, Sunil (20 June 2019). "Irrum Manzil, Hyderabad's iconic address, may be bulldozed for new assembly". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  10. ↑ Parasa, Rajeswari (24 June 2019). "Petitioners urge state to restore Errum Manzil". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  11. ↑ Vamshidhara, Vujjini (17 September 2019). "Telangana high court dashes K Chandrashekar Rao's plan for Errum Manzil". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  12. ↑ Sur, Aihik (30 June 2019). "What makes Errum Manzil an iconic structure of Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "'Don't demolish Errum Manzil for Telangana Assembly': Heirs of Nawab write to CM KCR". The News Minute. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2025.

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