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White Mughal romantic story
tour of Hyderabad
Bazaar
Old Mansions
Nizam car, Walking tour of old city Hyderabad

The White Mughal tour in Hyderabad about Romance & Betrayal

By Hyderabad 5 Senses Walks
2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This half day Hyderabad tour is set in the 18th century and is about the love story of an Englishman and a Hyderabadi noblewoman. The romance between James Achilles Kirkpatrick a high ranking official of the East India Company and Khair-un-Nissa a noblewoman provides the backdrop as we walk past remarkable monuments that provide a context for life in Hyderabad 200 years ago. The White Mughal tour includes a visit to the magnificent British Residency building, Bank street, the 3 strategic gates of Empress, Robert & Landsdowne, Rangin Mahal, British cemetery, a stepwell and a dog memorial!

Activity location

  • British Residency
    • Koti Road,, Osmania women's college
    • 500003, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • British Residency
    • Koti Road,, Osmania women's college
    • 500003, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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with pick up
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$80.00 x 1 Adult$80.00
Total
Price is $80.00
Until Tue, Apr 30
with pick up
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$150.00 x 1 Adult$150.00
Total
Price is $150.00
Until Tue, Apr 30

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

British Residency
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The British Residency is an imposing building and architectural marvel. It was the backdrop for an incredible cross cultural love story between James Achilles Kirkpatrick a high ranking official of the East India Company and Khair-un-Nissa a noblewoman. In 1800, Kirkpatrick married her as per Muslim law and converted to Islam. Eventually he became a double agent working for Hyderabad against the interests of the Company! The mansion was built after the Nizams and the British signed a treaty in 1798 to allow the British to settle down in Hyderabad. The mansion was a symbol of British authority in the deccan region. The Durbar Hall is the highlight of the British Residency. It looks regal with Burma Teakwood flooring and Belgian mirrors and French chandeliers. 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!
Bank Street,koti
  • 1h
Bank street is where the English bankers used to stay. Today it is a major commercial hub of Hyderabad. We will walk past here continuing the White Mughal story. The surrounding area came to be known as Residency Bazaar and emerged as the financial center of Hyderabad in the mid-nineteenth century. After the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny against the British East India Company, the mansion was fortified with high walls and bastions.
Ram Gopalpet Police Station
  • 1h
James also built a lavish palace for his Begum within the residency. Rang Mahal or Palace of colours was where Khair un-Nissa gave birth to their daughter Sahib Begum. It is unfortunately in ruins today. The story of this forbidden cross-cultural love continues at a cemetery and a stepwell and ends at a resident’s dog memorial.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBritish Residency
    • Koti Road,, Osmania women's college
    • 500003, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBritish Residency
    • Koti Road,, Osmania women's college
    • 500003, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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