Faluknama Palace

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An absolutely breathtaking video on the grandeur and splendor and a glimpse into the life of the Nizam of Hyderabad :blush:

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So the family still owns it ?
Must be a LOT to maintain it.
I wonder if the family still lives there.
Is it a tourist resort now ?

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It looks like Nizam of Hyderabad were very* ameer kabeer* (rich)… :hmmm:

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I wonder what is the worth of this palace in today’s currency. :hmmm:

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The former residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Falaknuma Palace has been rightfully leased by the Royal Family of Hyderabad to the Taj Group of Hotels Resorts and Palaces with Royal Family members having personally supervised part of the Palace’s refurbishment. Guest can now experience the famed Nizam’s hospitality which was once the sole preserve of royalty

Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces

extremely

The palace is estimated to be worth about £10 million

Taj Falaknuma worth 10 million - IBNLive

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This is where Salman Khan's sister had her wedding last month

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is this the same kanjoos Nizam who never enjoyed life?

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Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last of the ruling Nizams, was known to be frugal and stingy, quite different from those who preceded him, but from the stories I've been told by family elders, he was generous in his philanthropy and public welfare.

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Aurenghzeb type personality… :hmmm:

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I have read lot about his kanjoosi in 'Freedom at Midnight'.

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I like the video. Thanks for sharing Khattichic. I will add it to my list of places to see.