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Northern Courtyard

This section of the palace complex served as the public administrative wing and guest quarters for the royal family.

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Located within the surviving 12-acre compound, the Northern Courtyard balances functional administration with royal hospitality. It originally hosted visiting dignitaries and housed the working offices of the Nizams.

Today, these restored buildings display antique collections, weapons, and historic royal vehicles. Plan to spend about 45 minutes exploring the corridors and outdoor spaces.

Detailed view of the Charminar monument featuring a clock and scaffolding.
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Bara Imam

15 minsHistorical galleries

This long corridor of rooms on the east side functioned as the bustling administrative wing for the Nizams. The rooms have been converted into galleries displaying antique crockery, clothing, and weapons. Walk through the connecting doors to see the diverse collections.

Massive stone defensive walls and bastions of a historical fort.
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Shishe-Alat

10 minsFormer guest quarters

Sitting directly opposite the Bara Imam, this building originally served as guest quarters for visiting dignitaries. It functions as a mirror image to the administrative wing. Stand in the center of the courtyard to observe the architectural symmetry between the two structures.

Ornate stone archway with detailed carvings of peacocks and lions.
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Vintage Car Museum

20 minsRoyal vehicle collection

This space holds a display of royal vehicles driven by the Nizams. The collection includes a 1934 Ford Tourer and an impressive 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II.

Keep in mind that touching the vehicles is not allowed.

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Courtyard with steps leading towards an ancient stone fortress complex.
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