Legacy Meets Leadership: Delhi’s Iconic Mansion Hosts Putin in Style

Inside the announcement  
According to Zee News, OneIndia, and NDTV, Hyderabad House at 1, Ashok Road was built in the 1920s by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, who was famed for his immense wealth. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in a butterfly shape with a central dome, the mansion originally cost 200,000 pounds (equivalent to ₹170 crore today). Since 1974, it has been managed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and has hosted numerous global leaders.  

Notable updates  
• Hyderabad House commissioned by Mir Osman Ali Khan, once the world’s richest man  
• Built in the 1920s, designed by Edwin Lutyens in a unique butterfly layout  
• Original cost: 200,000 pounds, valued today at around ₹170 crore  
• Venue for Putin’s bilateral talks, banquets, and diplomatic meetings during his India visit  
• Managed by the Ministry of External Affairs since 1974, serving as a key state guesthouse  

Major takeaway  
Hyderabad House embodies India’s blend of royal legacy and modern diplomacy. From princely opulence to global negotiations, the mansion continues to be a stage where history and geopolitics converge.  

Sources: Zee News, OneIndia, NDTV