British Residency
Telangana · India
There is also a smaller replica of the Residency. Khair un-Nissa, being a Muslim lady, was in purdah and hence was not allowed to visit the mansion. Therefore James built a replica for his wife to enjoy!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the audio guide tour of the historic British Residency located in the Koti district on the northern bank of the Musi River in Hyderabad. This iconic heritage site represents a pivotal moment in South Asian history…
Listen in the app2The Main Gate at Koti Road
You are currently standing at the historic main gate section along Koti Main Road, which serves as the primary formal entrance to the British Residency complex. Today, as colorful auto-rickshaws, bustling buses, and modern…
Listen in the app3Grand Neo Classic Facade and Colonnade
Please take a moment to admire the breathtaking front facade and grand colonnade of the British Residency standing directly before you. This monumental exterior represents a masterpiece of European neo-classical architecture,…
Listen in the app4Underground Passage and Double Staircase
Having moved into the lower structural level of the mansion, you are now traversing the cool underground passage that leads directly toward the magnificent central double staircase. Entering through a modest door beneath the…
Listen in the app5The Two Story Grand Ballroom
Welcome to the two-story grand ballroom, the crowning jewel and most breathtaking interior hall within the British Residency. Occupying the central heart of the upper level, this soaring room was engineered to serve as the…
Listen in the app6Begums Gardens and Scale Model Ruins
Stepping outside into the rear grounds of the estate, you enter the tranquil Begum's Gardens and the site of the miniature scale model ruins. This secluded garden sanctuary holds immense romantic and historical resonance, as it…
Listen in the app7The Overgrown English Cemetery
You have arrived at the peaceful and overgrown English cemetery, situated in a quiet, secluded corner at the outer perimeter of the British Residency estate. Shaded by ancient leafy trees and dense wild vegetation, this small…
Listen in the app8Closing
Thank you very much for joining us on this comprehensive audio guide tour of the historic British Residency in Hyderabad. Throughout our walking journey today, we have explored the monumental entry gate on Koti Main Road, admired…
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What is British Residency?
British Residency 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 | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 17.3936, 78.4819 |
| Last updated |
