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Heritage Structures In Hyderabad
The Heritage Conservation Committee under HUDA was formed by state government in 1981 to retain architectural, historical and social value of buildings. Hyderabad Urban Development Authority has listed almost 160 buildings in Hyderabad in Telangana state as heritage structures. Almost 70% of heritage buildings are in private hands. Heritage structures include buildings, monuments, rock structures etc. By notifying such structures, Heritage Conservation Committee in collaboration with ( INTACH) works to retain their architectural, historical and social importance and tries to convince the owners not to destroy the listed heritage structures lured by the commercial potential of their properties. The buildings are graded as Grade I, Grade II & Grade III. However, experts feel due to lack of support from the state government it has become difficult to preserve the status of these buildings. Various buildings such as Ravi Bar, Adil Alam Mansion, Central Building Division & Devdi Ranac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Imaginary
The imaginary (or social imaginary) is the set of values, institutions, laws, and symbols through which people imagine their social whole. It is common to the members of a particular social group and the corresponding society. The concept of the imaginary has attracted attention in anthropology, sociology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and media studies. Definitions The roots of the modern concept of the imaginary can be traced back to Jean-Paul Sartre's 1940 book ''The Imaginary: A Phenomenological Psychology of the Imagination'' in which Sartre discusses his concept of the imagination and the nature of human consciousness. Subsequent thinkers have extended Sartre's ideas into the realms of philosophy and sociology. For John Thompson, the social imaginary is "the creative and symbolic dimension of the social world, the dimension through which human beings create their ways of living together and their ways of representing their collective life". For Manfred Steger and Pau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Central Library, Hyderabad
The State Central Library Hyderabad, () () known as the State Central Library (SCL) earlier known as ''Kutub Khana Asafia'', is a public library in Hyderabad, Telangana. The library was first established in 1891 at a location in Abids where the General Post Office is today situated. The library was shifted to its present location in 1936 and today is one of the most imposing structures in the city. The building housing the library was granted heritage status in 1998 by INTACH, Hyderabad. The building has been included in ''2025 World Monuments Watch'' compiled by World Monuments Fund The library is located in the Afzal Gunj on the banks of the River Musi. Today the library occupies of space. The library houses half a million books and magazines including some rare Palm-leaf manuscripts. This library is the apex of the state's library system. The library today is poorly maintained and is without proper infrastructure. The furniture is damaged and the collection of books and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aza Khana-E-Zohra Hyderabad
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Aza Khana-e-Zohra
Aza Khane Zehra is an ashurkhana built by the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan in memory of his mother Zehra Begum. It was constructed in the 1930s and is located on the banks of Musi river right next to Salar Jung Museum in Darulshifa, Hyderabad. It is busy during Moharram. It was built in a style known as ''Osmanian Architecture''. History The Last Nizam was very fond of his mother "Amtul Zehra Begum", he built this monument after her death in her memory. It is the largest Ashurkhana in the whole of South India. This Ashurkhana is also known as "Madar-e-Deccan Ashurkhana" - meaning "Ashurkhana of Mother of the Deccan", wherein Zehra Begum being revered as "Mother of the Deccan" Architecture (The design of the monument was drafted by Zain Yar Jung (Zainuddin Husain Khan). It can accommodate 25,000 people at a time. The walls and ceiling of the hall is covered with intricate-enamel work which depict verses from the Quran and sayings on family of Muhammad and Ali. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakdi Ka Pul
Lakdi ka pul (lit: "the wooden bridge") is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India. Etymology The area got its name from a bridge that was built over the railway line between Secunderabad and Nampally. The long bridge was built in the 1940s and was partially made of wood. Transport Lakdikapul is well connected by road to other parts of the city. TSRTC runs its buses through the area. The Lakdikapul railway station on the MMTS is located nearby. It is also served by the Lakdi-ka-pul metro station on the Red Line of the Hyderabad Metro The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system, serving the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is the Urban rail transit in India#List of systems, third longest operational metro network in India after Delhi Metro and Namma Metro (Bengalur .... References {{Neighborhoods of Hyderabad, state=collapsed Neighbourhoods in Hyderabad, India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asman Garh Palace
Asman Garh Palace located in Malakpet, a suburb of Hyderabad, was a palace belonging to the Paigahs of Hyderabad State. The palace was declared a heritage structure by INTACH. ''Asman'' means "sky", and ''Garh'' means "home", since the palace was located so high on a hillock. The palace hosted a museum displaying archaeological relics. After that converted to an orphanage for a brief period of time. The palace presently is converted into a school (St Joseph's Public School, Asman Garh Palace branch). Located near the TV tower at Malakpet, the Asmangarh Palace was constructed in 1885 by the Paigah Noble Sir Asman Jah. Large parts of the heritage structure was demolished in 2021 by school authorities to build a structure adjacent to it. History The Asmangarh Palace is located on a hillock with a commanding view of the surrounding forest, which served as a hunting preserve for the Nizam and his courtiers. The Nizam was so fascinated by this miniature castle that he became a reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Archeological Museum, Hyderabad
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Telangana State Archaeology Museum
Telangana State Archaeology Museum or Hyderabad Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad, India. It is the oldest museum in Hyderabad. History Henry Cousens is the first person to have recorded in carrying out archaeological explorations in Hyderabad State in 19th century. Department of Archaeology was established in 1914. Telangana State Archaeology Museum then known as Hyderabad Museum was first established in 1927. The museum was then located at Town Hall where today State Assembly is located. The museum was later shifted to the present building constructed by the seventh Nizam and in 1930 the it was named as ''Hyderabad Museum'' by the Nizam and was formally inaugurated by the Nizam on 31 March 1931. The museum was renamed as Andhra Pradesh State Archaeology Museum in 1960 after formation of Andhra Pradesh and in 2009 was renamed as Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy State Museum . In 2008, a sword belonging to the Nizam and other artifacts were stolen from the museum. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Court Of Hyderabad
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High Court Of Judicature At Hyderabad
The Telangana High Court is the High Court for the Indian state of Telangana. Founded by the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan, It was established as a High Court for the erstwhile Hyderabad State and in November 1956 after formation of Andhra Pradesh renamed as ''High Court of Andhra Pradesh''. In 2014, after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh the Court was again renamed as ''High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad''. The President of India, on 26 December 2018, issued orders bifurcating the ''High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad'' into ''High Court for the State of Telangana'' with the principal seat at Hyderabad and the ''High Court of Andhra Pradesh'', with the principal seat at Amaravati. The bifurcation and the constitution of separate High Courts for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh came into effect from 1 January 2019. From 2 June 2014, after the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 came into force, the court was renamed and served as a common high court for bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
