Cover art for An Architectural Masterpiece in Hyderabad
Published
Antique Collectors, April 2023
ISBN
9781785513374
Format
Softcover, 160 pages
Dimensions
28cm × 24cm

An Architectural Masterpiece in Hyderabad From British Residency to Osmania University College for Women by

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In the heart of Hyderabad, India, is the majestic Osmania University College for Women. The building was originally constructed at the turn of the 19th century as the official residence of the envoys of the East India Company, and had a profound influence on Hyderabad and its citizens over the next 140 years.

This fascinating illustrated history reveals significant discoveries and includes a detailed account of the recent conservation programme coordinated by World Monuments Fund. AUTHOR: Anuradha S. Naik, RIBA, RIAS, FRSA, FRAS is a conservation architect, designer and author who works on historic buildings in and around Hyderabad. SELLING POINTS: . Reveals significant discoveries from the past 140 years of the building's history . Includes a detailed account of the recent conservation programme coordinated by World Monuments Fund

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