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and

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, India. The word ''Diwan'' means Prime Minister, and ''

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, the proximity of Dewan Devdi to the

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s was important. Dewan Devdi also housed the

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. The museum was inaugurated on 16 December 1951 by

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and its priceless collection was housed in this 100-year-old palace, a private collection of the Salar Jungs, before it moved to its present location. The various portions of the building were gradually demolished by the family members of Salar Jung after his demise in 1949. This palace is now converted into a market and home to various travel and other commercial offices. Only the gateway of the palace has survived.

Description

Dewan Devdi has some 78 rooms in it. It had different buildings like ''Aina Khana'', ''Lakkad Kotha'', ''Chini Khana'', ''Nizam Bagh'' and ''Noor Mahal'', which no more exist. The gateway to the palace still exists. Salar_Jung_Baradari

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A picture of Dewan Devdi
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