Eid Mubarak and Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to everyone celebrating!
I posted about a couple of devdis in Hyderabad - the Khursheed Jah Baradari and the Asman Jah Devdi. Completing the trio of Paigah devdis located in the vicinity of the Charminar, is the Iqbal-ud-Daula devdi.
Nawab Vicar-ul-Umra, who was given the title Iqbal-ud-Daula, was the maternal grandson of Hyderabad's third Nizam. The palatial Iqbal-ud-daula devdi stretches along almost an entire street. Like the other two Paigah devdis nearby, it is built in a fusion of Oriental and European architectural styles.
I'm sharing some images that I shot of the devdi, but I don't think they do justice to the beautiful devdi - it's way too big.
Look at how huge it is:
The entrance to the devdi:
The inner courtyard:
This is one building you have to see in person - I think it's one of Hyderabad's most beautiful structures.
7 comments:
Nice pictures and devdi. what time of the day was it..looks very empty?
ps i did a post on your blog, thanks for the inspiration :)
No story here. Sorry! It did not click for me. Tell us a story about these buildings. Interview people living in the building. It would give a whole new perspective to your post and the blog.
This to me is a showcase of your photography skills and nothing about Hyderabad history
H - it was early in the morning. And thanks a lot for the post :)
Anonymous - I appreciate your feedback and will definitely try to incorporate your suggestions in my future posts. However, my primary interest is in photo-documenting Hyderabad, so my photos will always be the main focus of my blog. Also, please leave your real name while giving constructive criticism - I wont take it personally.
Love the pictures. A treat for a Hyderabadi...
we use the word Diwan Devdi to talk about any large spacious place (part of Hyderabad slang! ) Good to see it finally! But sad that nothing of it remains except the gate.
Thanks a ton Inder!
I used to stay right beside the Devdi. Now i am in Texas. Reminded me of the good olden days when i was a kid.Thanks for the photos
hey madhu .... you really took some nice clips of this devdi. Would like to tell you that i still live here. This is my home. I am sure i can show u places inside this devdi what your lens couldn't capture. Cheers !
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