Public Gardens (Bagh-e-aam)
Telangana · India
Public Gardens also known as Bagh-e-Aam (Bagheaam) or Bagham. In Urdu "Bagh" means Garden and Aam or "Aam Jana" means "the public" was built in 1846. during the period of the Nizam's. Post-1980 it started being called as Public Gardens. The area of the park was 54 acres.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Public Gardens (Bagh-e-aam)
Welcome to the Public Gardens of Hyderabad, historically known as Bagh-e-aam, which translates literally to 'The Garden of the People.' Established in 1868 during the reign of the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, this is the…
Listen in the app2The Iron Bungalow of 1887
One of the most curious and aesthetically striking buildings in the Public Gardens is the 'Iron Bungalow.' Built in 1887, this structure is exactly what its name suggests—a bungalow constructed almost entirely of iron. In the…
Listen in the app3The Asafia Tennis Club and Active Recreation
As we move toward the center of the gardens, we encounter the Asafia Tennis Club. This is not just a sports facility; it is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the country, named after the Asaf Jahi dynasty. …
Listen in the app4The Central Lake and the Bridge of Memories
In the heart of the Public Gardens lies an artificial lake, a common feature in 19th-century pleasure gardens. The lake was designed to provide a cooling effect and a visual centerpiece for the park. …
Listen in the app5The Open-Air Theater and Cultural Performances
Further along, we find the Open-Air Theater, a significant venue for the performing arts in Hyderabad. This theater has a large stage and a multi-level seating area that can accommodate hundreds of people. …
Listen in the app6The Jubilee Hall — A Royal Legacy
Perhaps the most magnificent building within the Public Gardens is the Jubilee Hall. Built in 1935, it was commissioned to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. …
Listen in the app7The Horticulture Society and Archaeological Museum
Adjacent to the main garden areas, you will find the Agri-Horticulture Society and the Telangana State Archaeology Museum. The Horticulture Society maintains a vast collection of plant species—more than a thousand varieties—which…
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As we conclude our journey through the Public Gardens, take a deep breath of the cool, garden-scented air. We have walked through over 150 years of Hyderabadi history, from the iron innovations of the 1880s to the grand silver…
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What is Public Gardens (Bagh-e-aam)?
Public Gardens (Bagh-e-aam) is a place in Telangana · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Telangana · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 17.4036, 78.4620 |
| Last updated |
