Il tour White Mughal a Hyderabad su Romance & Betrayal
Descrizione
Nel 1797 un colonnello britannico arrivò a Hyderabad per soggiogare il regno per la Compagnia delle Indie Orientali. Tre anni dopo aveva sposato una nobildonna Hyderabadi, si era convertito all'Islam, aveva adottato abiti e costumi Moghul e aveva segretamente cambiato la sua fedeltà ai Nizam. Era diventato un agente doppiogiochista contro il suo stesso impero. Questo tour di mezza giornata dei Moghul Bianchi Hyderabad ti porta nei luoghi in cui si è svolta questa straordinaria storia vera. La magnifica residenza britannica che costruì come dichiarazione di potere imperiale. La replica della villa che costruì affinché la moglie osservatrice del purdah potesse vedere la sua casa senza lasciare i suoi alloggi. Il palazzo di Rang Mahal dove è nata la loro figlia. Le porte storiche, il cimitero britannico e la tromba delle scale che formavano il mondo che i due condividevano. William Dalrymple ha scritto il libro. Ti portiamo nei luoghi. Auto privata, Guida Esperta e tutte le tasse di ingresso incluse.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
La residenza britannica è un edificio imponente e una meraviglia architettonica. È stato lo sfondo di un'incredibile storia d'amore interculturale tra James Achilles Kirkpatrick, un alto funzionario della Compagnia delle Indie Orientali e Khair-un-Nissa, una nobildonna. Nel 1800, Kirkpatrick la sposò secondo la legge musulmana e si convertì all'Islam. Alla fine è diventato un doppio agente che lavora per Hyderabad contro gli interessi della Compagnia! La villa fu costruita dopo che i Nizam e gli inglesi firmarono un trattato nel 1798 per consentire agli inglesi di stabilirsi a Hyderabad. La villa era un simbolo dell'autorità britannica nella regione del Deccan. La Durbar Hall è il momento clou della residenza britannica. Ha un aspetto regale con pavimenti in legno di teak birmano, specchi belgi e lampadari francesi. C'è anche una replica più piccola della Residenza. Khair un-Nissa, essendo una donna musulmana, era in purdah e quindi non gli era permesso visitare la villa. Pertanto James ha costruito una replica per far divertire sua moglie!
Bank street è il luogo in cui soggiornavano i banchieri inglesi. Oggi è un importante centro commerciale di Hyderabad. Passeremo di qui continuando la storia di White Mughal. L'area circostante divenne nota come Residency Bazaar ed emerse come centro finanziario di Hyderabad a metà del diciannovesimo secolo. Dopo l'ammutinamento dei Sepoy del 1857 contro la Compagnia britannica delle Indie Orientali, il palazzo fu fortificato con alte mura e bastioni.
James costruì anche un sontuoso palazzo per il suo Begum all'interno della residenza. Rang Mahal o Palazzo dei colori era il luogo in cui Khair un-Nissa diede alla luce la loro figlia Sahib Begum. Purtroppo oggi è in rovina. La storia di questo amore interculturale proibito continua in un cimitero e in un pozzo a gradini e termina al memoriale del cane di un residente.
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Recensioni(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.
