King Kothi Palace: A Nizam's Abode

King Kothi Palace, also called Nazri Bagh Palace, is a historic royal residence in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It's most famously known as the place where Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, lived. The palace was originally built by a nobleman named Kamal Khan, who imprinted his initials 'KK' on various parts of the palace. When the Nizam acquired the palace, he changed the initials to 'King Kothi', giving the palace its current name. The Nizam moved into King Kothi Palace at the young age of 13 and continued to reside there even after ascending to the throne in 1911, choosing it over the traditional Chowmahalla Palace. The palace complex originally consisted of three main buildings divided into two groups and included a large library. The eastern half of the palace is now occupied by a state government hospital, while the western half, known as Nazri Bagh or Mubarak Mansion, remains a private estate of the Nizam. The architecture of King Kothi Palace features large arched entrances, columns, and intricate woodwork. The canopies over the windows and the sloping tiled roofs add to its unique charm. Though the palace is not fully open to the public, glimpses of its architectural grandeur can still be seen from King Koti Road. The Judi Mosque is located within the palace grounds, where the seventh Nizam was laid to rest according to his wishes.