Nizam Club
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The Nizam Club is located in Saifabad
, Hyderabad, India. the club location is considered as heart of the Hyderabad city, which is exactly opposite to Andhra Pradesh
Legislative Assembly
Hall. Surrounded in 4 acres land.
Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI. During those days, there was only one major club in the Hyderabad State
, the Secunderabad Club
and it was exclusive and almost confined to the British Resident of Hyderabad State
.
Therefore, The then Prime Minister Mir Laiq Ali Khan Salar Jung II, suggested a club for gentlemen of status and culture, irrespective of race, religion or creed, be established. And the Nizam Club came into existence.
In 1885, Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI sanctioned a monthly grant of Rs 100 towards rent for a suitable club building and this grant was continued till 1946.
The club was initially housed at the Abid Centre (now Abids
), on a site where the old Genral Post Office building was subsequently located. Later, it was shifted to premises in the present Mahboobia Girls School complex.
The present premises was purchased in 1906 for a sum of Rs 30,000, located opposite to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly building
The club runs its all activities with no profit, no loss motto. The club maintains its discipline and decorum as per the club rules to use the club facilities by family gatherings. The aims and objects of the club are to provide a central place for the residents of the city to meet during leisure hours to take part in indoor and outdoor games and to increase unity and feelings of cordiality among public.
Currently the club is registered under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Act of 1951 and the club is the first society registered in Andhra Pradesh
. The elected body consisting of President, Vice-President, Hon. Secretary, Joint Secretary, and 6 members of the managing committee maintains the club.
one of the member of nizam club was professor ehssan who served as a professor in nizam collage
Various additions and alterations have been made to the original structure. The club records attribute the construction of a magnificent Banquet Gakk ub 1910 to Nawab Hakim ud Dowla and the creation of the Card Room designed and constructed in 1945.
Saifabad
Saifabad is one of the major suburbs in Hyderabad, India. Some major governmental and civic buildings are located here.-Commercial area:The shopping area is quite old and can usually fulfill the need of its nearby residents...
, Hyderabad, India. the club location is considered as heart of the Hyderabad city, which is exactly opposite to Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a legislature, or to one of its branch.The name is used by a number of member-states of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as a number of Latin American countries....
Hall. Surrounded in 4 acres land.
History
The club was established on September 26, 1884. by H E H NawabNawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI. During those days, there was only one major club in the Hyderabad State
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...
, the Secunderabad Club
Secunderabad Club
The Secunderabad Club is an elite club located in Secunderabad, India.It is one of the five oldest Clubs in India, the oldest club being the Bengal Club of Calcutta. The club has gone through 2 name changes before the name Secunderabad Club finally settled. The Club was established on April 26,...
and it was exclusive and almost confined to the British Resident of Hyderabad State
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...
.
Therefore, The then Prime Minister Mir Laiq Ali Khan Salar Jung II, suggested a club for gentlemen of status and culture, irrespective of race, religion or creed, be established. And the Nizam Club came into existence.
In 1885, Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI sanctioned a monthly grant of Rs 100 towards rent for a suitable club building and this grant was continued till 1946.
The club was initially housed at the Abid Centre (now Abids
Abids
Abids or Abid Shop is a major commercial center in Hyderabad, India. Abids is well known as the oldest and famous business area of Hyderabad. The state government building APSFC, and the President plaza are located here. A wide variety of businesses are located here...
), on a site where the old Genral Post Office building was subsequently located. Later, it was shifted to premises in the present Mahboobia Girls School complex.
The present premises was purchased in 1906 for a sum of Rs 30,000, located opposite to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly building
The club runs its all activities with no profit, no loss motto. The club maintains its discipline and decorum as per the club rules to use the club facilities by family gatherings. The aims and objects of the club are to provide a central place for the residents of the city to meet during leisure hours to take part in indoor and outdoor games and to increase unity and feelings of cordiality among public.
Management
The membership of the club shall be open to all persons without any distinction of religion, race, caste or gender, subject to the provision of the club rules. The club runs its all activities with no profit, no loss motto. The first president of the club was Salar Jung-II, who continued till 1887. Since then, 24 persons served as presidents of the Nizam Club.Currently the club is registered under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Act of 1951 and the club is the first society registered in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. The elected body consisting of President, Vice-President, Hon. Secretary, Joint Secretary, and 6 members of the managing committee maintains the club.
one of the member of nizam club was professor ehssan who served as a professor in nizam collage
Structure
The sprawling club, spread across 4 acres of land, European in style, the central structure has a stone portico with steps leading up to the raised plinth. An arched corridor spans the entire facade and wraps around to the southern portion. A beautiful wooden staircase leads up to the upper floor.Various additions and alterations have been made to the original structure. The club records attribute the construction of a magnificent Banquet Gakk ub 1910 to Nawab Hakim ud Dowla and the creation of the Card Room designed and constructed in 1945.
Facilities
Serving with the fleet of 300 staff, The Nizam Club is one of the best club in Hyderabad.- Library : The Club library was started in the year 1884 AD, for the use of its members. Even though it was started with limited number of books now it is grown to an extent of approximately 4000 books consisting of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Encyclopedia, History, Technical and literature of all languages. Nawab Nazir Yar Jung, was the founder Secretary to the Library.
- Health Club : A well equipped GYM and fitness centre for ladies with physiotherapy facilities has provided for the Club members. It is popular as one of the best Health Club centre of twin cities.
- Shuttle court: Two indoor shuttle courts with wooden flooring.have been provided for the members. The club conducts interclub annual tournaments.
- Swimming Pool : it has two full size swimming pools, one is separate for under 14 age.
- Tennise court : Two sand tennis court available for the members use with flood light. Club is proud to say that Ms. Sania Mirza, the winner of Wimbledon girls double title and become first Indian woman to win a grand slam title had started learning tennis from this court.
- Billiards : The Club is maintaining billiards section, with a three tables. Club conducts the Inter Club Snooker and Billiards tournament every year.
- Cards Section: The club runs the cards section 24 hours. The game of cards will be played based on the skills. The club conducts the prestigious open bridge tournaments and rummy competitions and whist drives every year.
- Restaurant: existing dining hall (Dine ‘n’ Drink) and Banquet Gakk ub, is very popular for mutton biryani, which has been famous from the days of Nizam’s Mughal chefs.The management also provides special entertainment zones for kids.