Asman Garh Palace

This beautiful Palace is found in the city of Hyderabad. Its name means Asman which refers to the Sky and Garh refers to the home. The reason for this was that the palace was situated atop a hill. It can be easily found on the road from Malakpet and Dilsukhnagar. It is now the home of a museum which displays archaeological relics. It has been recently converted into a school known as the St Joseph's Public School.

History

It was personally designed and also built by Sir Asman Jah in the year 1885 atop a hillock for the purpose of leisure. He was a descendant of the Paigah family. He had a desire to build a home very near to the sky which was also his dream and this he managed to fulfill. He was originally known as Mohammed Mazharuddin Khan. It is situated in Chandragiri which was once the later capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Architecture

The architecture of the palace has been based on Gothic style of architecture. It has been built like a European medieval castle. The palace has many arched windows and granite turrets which make it stand out. All sorts of modifications and additions were introduced by the other rulers of ancient Vijayanagara.

How to Reach

By Air

Hyderabad is the nearest airport.

By Train

The nearest railway station to the palace is the Hyderabad Railwy Station.

By Road

The APSRTC & Private bus services are available which connects the state to all other nearby major cities.

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