Chowmahalla Palace

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Chowmahalla Palace is a grand 18th–19th century royal complex in Hyderabad that served as the official residence of the Nizams and is renowned for its opulent architecture and historic significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic monument
palace complex
tourist attraction
awarded UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation
builtFor Asaf Jahi dynasty
constructionEnd 19th century
constructionStart 18th century
country India
feature arched colonnades
central courtyards
ornate chandeliers
reflecting pools
stucco work
formerOfficialResidenceOf Kingdom of Hyderabad
surface form: "Nizams of Hyderabad"
function ceremonial seat of the Nizams
governingBody Chowmahalla Palace
surface form: "Chowmahalla Palace Trust"
hasPart Taniyat Mahal
surface form: "Aftab Mahal"

Afzal Mahal
Khilwat Mubarak
Taniyat Mahal
surface form: "Mahtab Mahal"

Roshan Bangla
Taniyat Mahal
clock tower
fountains
gardens
northern courtyards
palatial halls
southern courtyards
heritageRecognition UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation
heritageStatus restored heritage site
historicalEra Asaf Jahi dynasty
surface form: "Asaf Jahi period"
knownFor historic significance
opulent architecture
locatedIn Hyderabad NERFINISHED
Hyderabad
surface form: "Old City, Hyderabad"

Telangana
material granite
lime mortar
marble
nearby Charminar
Laad Bazaar
openToPublic true
style European neoclassical influences
Mughal architecture
Persian architecture
usedAs museum
venue for cultural events
usedBy Nizam’s court

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Chowmahalla Palace governingBody Chowmahalla Palace
this entity surface form: "Chowmahalla Palace Trust"
Hyderabad hasMonument Chowmahalla Palace

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