Jubilee Hall
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Jubilee Hall is a royal palace built in 1913 during the reign of Mir Osman Ali Khan of erstwhile Hyderabad state
. It is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of Hyderabad.
Its located in the green lawns of Public Gardens
popularly known as Bagh-e-Aam.
coronation of the HEH Nizam VII was held here, hence the name. A special gold plated chair was made on this occasion with his crest
inscribed. The chair is now exhibited at Purani Haveli
.
The Nizam , on the occasion, was presented a lot of gifts, mementos, and souvenirs in the court which totaled at least $1,000,000. At the time the world was yet to see another Indian spectacle of pomp and power as that of the Jubilee Durbar, with warlike display of 10,000 Hyderabad troops.
The building has an elegant facade built in the Indo-Persian style. At the center, a small but high stage for the throne of Nizam
was built, in the shape of 'Dastar'(Crown) of the Nizam
. It is clearly visible as the white square in the middle.
The huge rectangular hall of the Jubilee Hall, served as the State's Legislative Council for 27 years, before it moved to the present building.
The building and the pavilion in the internal courtyard are worth visiting. The architecture and also the culture is appreciated, which was instrumental in the building’s construction. It is a unique landmark of an important phase of Hyderabad’s architectural heritage.
The Royal works and paintings of original 1936 Durbar, still adorn the building.
The Jubilee hall is presently used as a state conference hall and for State Governments functions.
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
. It is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of Hyderabad.
Its located in the green lawns of Public Gardens
Public Gardens, Hyderabad
Public Gardens earlier known as Bagh-e-Aam is a historic park located in the heart of the city of Hyderabad, India. It was built during the period of the Nizams. -History:...
popularly known as Bagh-e-Aam.
History
In 1937, the silver jubileeSilver Jubilee
A Silver Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 25th anniversary. The anniversary celebrations can be of a wedding anniversary, ruling anniversary or anything that has completed a 25 year mark...
coronation of the HEH Nizam VII was held here, hence the name. A special gold plated chair was made on this occasion with his crest
Crest (heraldry)
A crest is a component of an heraldic display, so called because it stands on top of a helmet, as the crest of a jay stands on the bird's head....
inscribed. The chair is now exhibited at Purani Haveli
Purani Haveli
Purani Haveli is a palace located in Hyderabad, India. It was the official residence of the Nizam. It was also known as Haveli Khadeem, which means old mansion, was constructed for Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III by his father Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II.-The Palace:The Haveli is "U" in shape, with...
.
The Nizam , on the occasion, was presented a lot of gifts, mementos, and souvenirs in the court which totaled at least $1,000,000. At the time the world was yet to see another Indian spectacle of pomp and power as that of the Jubilee Durbar, with warlike display of 10,000 Hyderabad troops.
Architecture
Nizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
was built, in the shape of 'Dastar'(Crown) of the Nizam
Nizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
. It is clearly visible as the white square in the middle.
The huge rectangular hall of the Jubilee Hall, served as the State's Legislative Council for 27 years, before it moved to the present building.
The building and the pavilion in the internal courtyard are worth visiting. The architecture and also the culture is appreciated, which was instrumental in the building’s construction. It is a unique landmark of an important phase of Hyderabad’s architectural heritage.
The Royal works and paintings of original 1936 Durbar, still adorn the building.
The Jubilee hall is presently used as a state conference hall and for State Governments functions.
Further reading
- Fodor's India By Curtis, William, Fodor, Eugene, 1905- http://books.google.com/books?id=ifgtAAAAMAAJ&dq=jubilee+hall+hyderabad
- Developments in Administration Under H.E.H. the Nizam VII By Shamim Aleem, M. A. Aleem http://books.google.com/books?id=nWYeAAAAMAAJ&q=jubilee+hall+hyderabad&dq=jubilee+hall+hyderabad&pgis=1