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The glory of the Nizam's palaces

November 20, 2008
The glittering Durbar Hall, with a 50-feet high ceiling and 19 spectacular chandeliers of Belgian crystal, presents a beautiful sight after its restoration.

This splendid Durbar Hall with white marble floor and intricate work has an elevated platform Takht-e-Nishan, where the Nizams would sit amid all the regalia to receive foreign delegates.

The Nizam had given a royal reception to the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1906 in this hall. All religious and royal ceremonies were also held in this hall. It was here that Nizam Osman Ali Khan held his court till 1948.

Image: Another enchanting view of the palace.

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