The Mukhi House also known as Mukhi Mahal is a museum located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. [1] For a brief period, it housed a government school named Khadija Girls School. [2]
The Mukhi House also known as Mukhi Mahal is a museum located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. [1] For a brief period, it housed a government school named Khadija Girls School. [2]
Built in 1920 by Jethanand Mukhi, the Mukhi House in Hyderabad served as a family residence until the partition of India compelled the family to vacate by 1957. [2]
Following the partition of India, the property's stewardship transitioned several times, including possession by the Evacuee Trust Property Board and various government bodies. [2] The property endured further harm due to misuse and civil disturbances. [2] The Sindh Antiquities Department initiated restoration work in 2009, with the Mukhi family endorsing the property's conversion into a public museum. [2]
It was once visited by the former prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, and other personalities of the subcontinent. [1]
Led by Kaleemullah Lashari, the restoration team collaborated with the Mukhi family for an accurate representation of the original interior design. [2] In 2020, the Mukhi House was opened for the public as an archaeological museum after restoration of the building's disfigured glory. [3] [4] [5]
The house exhibits a blend of Renaissance, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau architectural styles, and houses several bedrooms, courtyards, halls, and a library. [2]
Craftsmanship from India is evident in the floor work, wooden details, and fresco-like stonework. [2] Exhibits within the museum, including family photographs and artifacts, showcase the Mukhi family's affluent lifestyle and their social and political prominence. [2]
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