La tournée White Mughal à Hyderabad sur Romance & Betrayal
Description
En 1797, un colonel britannique arriva à Hyderabad pour soumettre le royaume à la Compagnie des Indes orientales. Trois ans plus tard, il avait épousé une noble hyderabadie, s'était converti à l'islam, avait adopté la tenue et les coutumes mogholes et avait secrètement changé sa loyauté aux Nizams. Il était devenu un agent double contre son propre empire. Cette demi-journée de visite des Moghols blancs à Hyderabad vous emmène aux endroits où cette histoire vraie extraordinaire s'est déroulée. La magnifique résidence britannique qu'il a construite comme une déclaration de puissance impériale. La réplique du manoir qu'il a construit pour que sa femme observatrice de purdah puisse voir sa maison sans quitter ses quartiers. Le palais du Rang Mahal où est née leur fille. Les portes historiques, le cimetière britannique et le puits de marche qui formaient le monde qu'ils partageaient tous les deux. William Dalrymple a écrit le livre. Nous vous emmenons sur les lieux. Voiture privée, Guide Expert et tous frais d'entrée inclus.
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La résidence britannique est un bâtiment imposant et une merveille architecturale. C'était la toile de fond d'une incroyable histoire d'amour interculturelle entre James Achilles Kirkpatrick, un haut fonctionnaire de la Compagnie des Indes orientales, et Khair-un-Nissa, une noble. En 1800, Kirkpatrick l'épousa selon la loi musulmane et se convertit à l'islam. Finalement, il est devenu un agent double travaillant pour Hyderabad contre les intérêts de la Compagnie ! Le manoir a été construit après que les Nizams et les Britanniques ont signé un traité en 1798 pour permettre aux Britanniques de s'installer à Hyderabad. Le manoir était un symbole de l'autorité britannique dans la région du deccan. Le Durbar Hall est le point culminant de la résidence britannique. Il a l'air majestueux avec un parquet en teck de Birmanie, des miroirs belges et des lustres français. Il existe également une réplique plus petite de la résidence. Khair un-Nissa, étant une femme musulmane, était en purdah et n'a donc pas été autorisée à visiter le manoir. Par conséquent, James a construit une réplique pour que sa femme puisse en profiter !
Bank Street est l'endroit où séjournaient les banquiers anglais. Aujourd'hui, c'est un centre commercial majeur d'Hyderabad. Nous passerons devant ici en continuant l'histoire de White Mughal. La zone environnante est devenue connue sous le nom de Residency Bazaar et est devenue le centre financier d'Hyderabad au milieu du XIXe siècle. Après la mutinerie de Sepoy en 1857 contre la Compagnie britannique des Indes orientales, le manoir a été fortifié avec de hauts murs et des bastions.
James a également construit un somptueux palais pour sa Begum au sein de la résidence. Rang Mahal ou Palais des couleurs était l'endroit où Khair un-Nissa a donné naissance à leur fille Sahib Begum. Il est malheureusement en ruine aujourd'hui. L'histoire de cet amour interculturel interdit se poursuit dans un cimetière et un puits et se termine au mémorial du chien d'un résident.
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- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(13)
Mrs. Shashi was very knowledgeable of the region and history of Hyderabad. While our tour was about the White Mughals and her knowledge and instruction of that history was great, she also had knowledge of the other aspects of Hyderabad’s history, such as the Nizams and the Hindu history. I would recommend booking with her as a guide for the tour over the White Mughals or any tour that she may offer in Hyderabad.
Was a very interesting experience. Mr Srinu conducted it very well. Want to explore more such historical places in Hyderabad after this pleasant experience.
The guide for this tour Srinu shared a comprehensive and fascinating history dating back a 1000 years about the influence of Persian and Central Asian culture on the Deccan Plateau (includes most of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and minor parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu) up until the late 17th century with the arrival of the East India Company. Srinu shared his expertise, which includes collaboration with author William Dalrymple while he was conducting research for his book White Mughals, about Lieutenant Colonel James Achilles Kirkpatrick’s near complete immersion into the Indo-Persian culture while serving as British Resident of the Nizam of Hyderabad’s court. This immersion led to Kirkpatrick falling in love and eventual marriage to Khair-un-Nissa Begum, granddaughter of the prime minister at the Nizam of Hyderabad’s court. This gem of a tour provided a rare opportunity to visit the British Residency Building and grounds (currently undergoing restoration).
Excellent tour! Anand is a knowledgeable and engaging. The tour relates a touching story and brings the history to life.
Excellent tour! Anand is engaging and knowledgeable. The tour is off the beaten path but highly recommended! A wonderful way to learn more about the history of the region.
We really loved this tour. It’s all in the one area and we customised it by attending the Nazim Museum. All really interesting. Our guide Srinu then took us to Paigah Tombs as we were too early for afternoon tea at Falaknuma Palace. We both agreed this visit to the tombs was incredible even though going through restoration - really haunting and interesting: atmosphere was added to by the call to prayer in the mosque on the same site. Please make sure you include this! Thank you Srinu and also thanks to our driver! By way of comment restoration of all the amazing sites in Hyderabad needs to be financially supported and prioritised to ensure nothing else falls into further ruins and is preserved for future generations: carry on the fight for this Srinu!
The white Mughal was a fantastic historical walk. Our guide Srinu was amazing and told us the fascinating story and we saw many amazing buildings. Very highly recommended.
My guide was Srinu, and he was the most excellent and informed guide. The subject of this tour centres on the story of one of the East India Company's very first British Residents in Hyderabad (James Kirkpatrick), his marriage to a local Muslim noblewoman, Khair-un-Nissa, and the wonderfully restored (in progress) British Residency building. It is a half-day tour, which is more than sufficient. The story of their marriage, family and the tragic outcome is one for the ages, but to my mind, the real star of the show is the British Residency. An official residence until the time of Independence, it was handed over to a university and used and largely neglected until this story was published in novel form by historian William Dalrymple. Your guide Srinu was a consultant to both the author and the resulting film, so you're in the hands of a subject matter expert here. The main building has largely been restored and you literally step back to the Raj era upon setting foot in the door. It will blow you away because of its authenticity of restoration, true in every way to the original. The main Residency is now a protected monument and heritage centre, with plans underway for the restoration of the Residency's wings. If you have an interest in Raj-era architecture and social history in Hyderabad (and India), this is the tour for you. FUN FACT: You will not see any European buildings in Hyderabad, as you do throughout most of India, which I didn't realize until it was pointed out to me, because Hyderabad was never conquered per se, by the East India Company. Rather, the Nizam of Hyderabad entered into a subsidiary alliance, making it a British protectorate, and there it was somewhat more independent, so the British Residency is it!
I am so glad to have gone on this tour. I learned so much from Srinu, and he was patient, kind, and helpful. I'm looking forward to more tours with him.
Really interesting tour of late 18th century Hyderabad. Kumar had a wide knowledge, a pleasant manner, and good English. Would recommend.
