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Malawala Palace is one of those few wooden palaces that have withstood the ravages of time. This palace is situated along the thoroughfare that is directed towards the famous Charminar. This property originally belonged to the Sagar Mall, who was a close associate of Nizam and accompanied him to Hyderabad in 1724. At Hyderabad, Sagar Mall took custody of the revenue (mall) Later his descendents owing to this occupation came to be known as Malwala, hence the name Malwala Palace. It was constructed in Rajasthani and late Mughal architectural style. The Malawala Palace complex consists of two-storied enormous residential quarters, the road side structure and a majestic inner court. The two-storied residential quarters are organized around many small courtyards and hanging verandahs at the first floor fronting the street. The road side structure has a big semi-spherical gateway that is bounded by a gabled side wing that has Corinthian columns built in European style. The beautiful inner court houses a lovely fountain in the centre that is encircled by wooden marquees on both sides and also suspended wooden balconies. These balconies are intricately carved and are backed by embellished wooden brackets on two sides. The inner court can be reached by a different This inner court is accessed by another curved gateway. On the first floor you will find the Naubat Khana. There is an imposing façade of seven cuspidated arches in lacquered wood facing the south pavilion. These arches are made in Mughal architectural style and can be reached by a flight of stairs. The courtyard and the two pavilions were used for social ceremonies and family get-togethers. The Malwala Palace is famous in Hyderabad for its elaborate use of carved woodwork and reflects the typical architecture of a courtyard house of Hyderabad. The Malawala Palace is also regarded as a significant place as it was the abode of the erstwhile aristocracy.
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