White Mughal-turnén i Hyderabad om romantik och svek
Beskrivning
1797 anlände en brittisk överste till Hyderabad för att underkuva kungariket för Ostindiska kompaniet. Tre år senare hade han gift sig med en Hyderabadi-adelsdam, konverterat till islam, antagit Mughal-dräkt och seder och i hemlighet bytt lojalitet mot nizamerna. Han hade blivit dubbelagent mot sitt eget imperium. Denna halvdagstur till White Mughals Hyderabad tar dig till de platser där denna extraordinära sanna historia utvecklades. Det magnifika brittiska Residency byggde han som ett uttalande om imperialmakten. Replikan han byggde så att hans purdah observerande fru kunde se hans hem utan att lämna sin bostad. Rang Mahal-palatset där deras dotter föddes. De historiska portarna, den brittiska kyrkogården och trapphuset som formade världen de två delade. William Dalrymple skrev boken. Vi tar dig till platserna. Privatbil, Expert Guide och alla inträdesavgifter ingår.
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British Residency är en imponerande byggnad och arkitektoniskt underverk. Det var bakgrunden till en otrolig tvärkulturell kärlekshistoria mellan James Achilles Kirkpatrick, en högt uppsatt tjänsteman i Ostindiska kompaniet, och Khair-un-Nissa, en adelskvinna. År 1800 gifte sig Kirkpatrick med henne enligt muslimsk lag och konverterade till islam. Så småningom blev han en dubbelagent som arbetade för Hyderabad mot företagets intressen! Herrgården byggdes efter Nizams och britterna undertecknade ett fördrag 1798 för att låta britterna slå sig ner i Hyderabad. Herrgården var en symbol för brittisk auktoritet i Deccan-regionen. Durbar Hall är höjdpunkten i British Residency. Det ser kungligt ut med Burma teakgolv och belgiska speglar och franska ljuskronor. Det finns också en mindre kopia av Residency. Khair un-Nissa, som är en muslimsk kvinna, var i purdah och fick därför inte besöka herrgården. Därför byggde James en kopia för sin fru att njuta av!
Bank street är där de engelska bankirerna brukade bo. Idag är det ett stort kommersiellt nav i Hyderabad. Vi kommer att gå förbi här och fortsätta historien om White Mughal. Det omgivande området kom att kallas Residency Bazaar och dök upp som Hyderabads finansiella centrum i mitten av artonhundratalet. Efter Sepoymyteriet 1857 mot Brittiska Ostindiska kompaniet, befästes herrgården med höga murar och bastioner.
James byggde också ett påkostat palats för sin Begum inom residenset. Rang Mahal eller färgpalatset var där Khair un-Nissa födde deras dotter Sahib Begum. Den ligger tyvärr i ruiner idag. Berättelsen om denna förbjudna tvärkulturella kärlek fortsätter på en kyrkogård och en trappbrunn och slutar vid en invånares hundminnesmärke.
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Recensioner(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.
