Nizam Club

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The Nizam Club is located in Saifabad, Hyderabad, India. the club location is considered as heart of the Hyderabad city, which is exactly opposite to Telangana Legislative Assembly Hall. Surrounded in 4 acres land. [1]

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History

The club was established on 26 September 1884. by Nawab Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI. During those days, there was only one major club in the Hyderabad State, the Secunderabad Club and it was exclusive and almost confined to the British Resident of Hyderabad State. Therefore, The then Prime Minister of Hyderabad State - Mir Laiq Ali Khan Salar Jung II, suggested a club for gentlemen of status and culture, irrespective of race, religion or creed, be established. And the Nizam Club came into existence.

In 1885, Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI sanctioned a monthly grant of Rs 100 towards rent for a suitable club building and this grant was continued till 1946. [2]

The club was initially housed at the Abid Centre (now Abids), on a site where the old General Post Office building was subsequently located. Later, it was shifted to premises in the present Mahboobia Girls School complex.

The present premises was purchased in 1906 for a sum of Rs 30,000, located opposite to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly building [2]

Management

The first president of the club was Salar Jung II, who continued till 1887. Since then, 24 persons served as presidents of the Nizam Club. [2] [1]

Structure

The sprawling club, spread across 4 acres of land, European in style, the central structure has a stone portico with steps leading up to the raised plinth. An arched corridor spans the entire facade and wraps around to the southern portion. A beautiful wooden staircase leads up to the upper floor. Various additions and alterations have been made to the original structure. The club records attribute the construction of a magnificent Banquet Gakk ub 1910 to Nawab Hakim ud Dowla and the creation of the Card Room designed and constructed in 1945. [3]

Facilities

Serving with the fleet of 300 staff, [4] The Nizam Club is one of the best club in Hyderabad. [5]

Awards

INTACH awarded and Listed in the city's heritage for being a landmark, for its conscious restoration and preservation effort. [3]

Restoration

Having intrinsic architectural value, the Nizam Club had been in a state of disrepair and neglect for quite some time. There is now a positive change in the building's upkeep. Sensitive restoration has been carried out to organize the utilities. The electrical fixtures are now in harmony and along with the restored furniture, have brought back the authentic heritage feel to the environment. The repairs and maintenance have been undertaken in original materials and a number of interventions reversed to restore the authentic lines and proportions. [3]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Archived 14 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1 2 3 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ↑ "Striking Nizam Club employees seek fair deal". The Hindu. 21 August 2006 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ↑ "Nizam Club V-P suspended | Hyderabad News". The Times of India . 13 December 2006. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 October 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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