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Introduction

Architect: RMA (Rahul Mehrotra Associates)
Location: Hyderabad, India

Located in the heart of old Hyderabad to the south west of Charminar and Mecca Masjid, the Chowmahalla Palace was the royal seat of the Asaf Jah rulers (1724 to 1948AD) for the...