Was Hyderabad’s iconic Falaknuma Palace really built by the Nizam? The truth might surprise you.
In this episode of Palaces of India, Dino Morea and Zoya uncover the extraordinary story behind one of India’s most magnificent royal residences—Falaknuma Palace.
From a dream envisioned by Nawab Sir Viqar-ul-Umra to the palace eventually becoming the home of the 6th Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, this is a story of ambition, royalty and an unexpected twist of fate.
Step inside a palace that is said to be designed in the shape of a scorpion, admire the breathtaking Grand Staircase, witness the iconic 101-seater dining table, explore the Windsor Castle-inspired library, the rare Buckingham Palace twin billiards table, the luxurious Begum Suite, the priceless Jade Room, and experience the magic of a traditional Nawabi Qawwali Mehfil after sunset.
