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Hyderabad House, Heritage government building in New Delhi, India

The Hyderabad House features 36 rooms with symmetrical wings and domes, incorporating classical European elements with Indian architectural details.

Edwin Lutyens designed this residence between 1926 and 1928 for the Nizam of Hyderabad, one of India's wealthiest princely rulers.

The entrance gates display bronze state emblems featuring Asiatic lions and inscriptions from the Upanishads, reflecting Indian philosophical traditions.

The Ministry of External Affairs maintains this building for diplomatic events and state functions, requiring advance arrangements for access.

The structure follows a butterfly layout with circular rooms under domes, a design pattern shared with the adjacent Baroda House.

Location: New Delhi district

Architects: Edwin Lutyens

Elevators: 0

GPS coordinates: 28.61603,77.22780

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02

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