King Kothi Palace, Royal palace in Hyderabad, India
King Kothi Palace is a palace complex in Hyderabad, India, made up of three separate building sections with courtyards, high walls, and carved stone ornaments. The windows feature elaborate decorative work, and the architecture brings together Indian and Islamic design elements under a spacious roof.
Architect Kamal Khan designed the complex in 1911 for the seventh Nizam, who soon moved in as his permanent residence. After India's independence and the integration of the princely state, parts of the complex remained with the family while others took on public functions.
The palace served as home to the last ruling Nizam and still shapes the streetscape of this neighborhood. The facades combine Islamic arches and European columns, reflecting the wealth and cosmopolitan outlook of the royal family at the time.
The eastern section now houses a government hospital and is accessible to visitors, while the western wing remains in private family use. Those who wish to see the outer facade and main gate can do so from the street without needing to enter the grounds.
The initials K.K. on the facade originally stood for the architect's name but were later reinterpreted and linked to the name of the complex itself. The main gate features a curtain that was once raised to signal the ruler's presence inside.
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