Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the seat of power of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residen
Afzal Mahal, Chowmahalla Palace
Panoramic view in two parts of the Chowmahalla Palace at Hyderabad, photographed by Deen Dayal in the 1880s. The Charminar and Mecca Masjid are seen in the background (far right).
Interior with chandeliers
Mir Nizam Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah II was the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad State between 1762 and 1803. He was born on 7 March 1734 as fourth son to Asaf Jah I and Umda Begum. His official name is Asaf Ja
Portrait of Nizam ul-Mulk (Asaf Jah II, Nizam Ali Khan) sitting in an open pavilion on a carpet (British Library)
A portrait from the Ragadarshan (c. 1799-1804), completed near the end of the Nizam's life. It depicts Asaf Jah II (right) receiving his Prime Minister, Arastu Jah.