56-463: Paigah may refer to: House of Paigah , the senior nobility of Hyderabad State aristocracy Paigah, Punjab , a town in the Punjab Province of Pakistan Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Paigah . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
112-512: A clan claiming to be of mixed Bhil and Rajput (Chauhan) descent. Their grants were originally obtained from the Darbar on the understanding that they would keep the peace among the Bhils and other hill tribes. They paid yearly tribute to the Darbar, in turn receiving cash allowances (Bhet-Ghugri), an ancient feudal custom. Bhartiya Janata Party politician Neena Vikram Verma serves as a member of
168-754: A few scattered villages in Aurangabad, Warangal, Mahbubnagar, and Nalgonda, encompassing 1,273 villages, covering 4,134 square miles, over a population of 774,411 (The Imperial Gazetteer of India, vol. 1, 1909). The bond between the Nizams and the Paigah nobility strengthened with the marriage of Abul Fatah Khan's son Fakhruddin Khan with the daughter of Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II , Sahebzadi Bashirunissa Begum in 1797. Henceforth, Fakhruddin Khan's descendants married daughters of other Nizams and consequently, in protocol,
224-685: A grandson of Viqar-ul-Umra married Saleha Sultan, the daughter of Sajida Sultan and Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi . Their son Saad Bin Jung is a member of the Paigah family as well as Pataudi Royal Family . At the death of Fakhruddin Khan Shams-ul-Umra I , the Paigah estate was divided between his two surviving sons : Rafiuddin Khan and Rashiduddin Khan. Rafiuddin Khan's titles at the time of death were: Abul Khair Khan IV, Namwar Jung, Umdat-ud-Doula, Shums-ud-Doula, Umdat-ul-Mulk, Shums-ul-Umara III, Amir-e-Kabir II. Rashiduddin Khan's titles at
280-573: A small hill. The fortress is thought to have been built by Muhammad bin Tughluq , the Sultan of Delhi, most likely on the site of the ancient Dhārāgiri mentioned in early sources. One of the gateways, added later, dates to 1684–85 in the time of 'Ālamgīr. Inside the fort there is a deep rock-cut cistern of great age, and a later palace of the Mahārāja of Dhar that incorporates an elegant pillared porch from
336-466: A total population of 93,917, of which 48,413 were males and 45,504 were females. 11,947 were between 0 and 6 years old. The total number of literate people in Dhar was 68,928. 73.4% of the population was literate, with a male literacy rate of 78.1% and a female literacy rate of 68.4%. The literacy rate of the 7+ population in Dhar was 84.1%, of which the male literacy rate was 89.9% and the female literacy rate
392-465: Is also named after The Shams-ul-umra family. Moinabad was named after Nawab Moin-Ud-Daula Bahadur Asman Jahi . The area of Begumpet was gifted to the Paigah family, when Abul Fateh Khan's son Fakhr uddin Khan was married to the daughter of Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II Sahebzadi Bashirunissa Begum. Basheerbagh is named after H E Sir Asman Jah Bahadur Basheer ud Daula . Zaheerabad in Telangana
448-775: Is considered to be one of the most elegant and forward-looking examples of early modern architecture in North India . The town of Dhar, derived from Dhārā Nagara ('city of sword blades'), is of considerable antiquity, the first reference to it appearing in an inscription in Jaunpur during the Maukhari dynasty (6th century). Dhar rose to prominence when it was made the primary seat of the Paramara chiefs of Malwa by Vairisiṃha ( circa 920-45 CE). Vairisimha appears to have transferred his headquarters to Dhar from Ujjain . During
504-505: Is named after Nawab Zahir Yar Jung, Amir e Paigah Asman Jah. The Paigah noblemen were known for their residences, usually known as Devdis . Bashir Bagh Palace belonged to Sir Asman Jah , a Paigah Amir and Prime Minister of Hyderabad (1887–1893). Sir Vicar-ul-Umra , the Paigah Amir and the then prime minister of Hyderabad state 1894–1901 (also officiated as prime minister in 1893) presented Falaknuma palace in 1897, easily one of
560-497: Is situated between 21°57' to 23°15' N and 74°37' to 75°37' E. The city is bordered in the north by Ratlam , to the east by parts of Indore , in the south by Barwani , and to the west by Jhabua and Alirajpur . The town is located 34 miles (55 km) west of Mhow . It is located 559 m (1,834 ft) above sea level. It possesses, besides its old ramparts, many buildings contain records of cultural, historical and national importance. The most visible parts of ancient Dhar are
616-593: The Cāḷukyas of Gujarāt under Siddharāja . The devastation and political fragmentation caused by these wars meant that there was no significant opposition when Ala ud din Khilji , the Sultān of Delhi , dispatched an army to Mālwa in the early 14th century. The region was annexed to Delhi , and Dhar was made the capital of the province under 'Ayn al-Mulk Mūltānī , who served as governor until 1313. The events that occurred during
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#1732773096844672-570: The Lameta Formation , is well known for the discovery of fossils of dinosaurs, dinosaur nests, shark teeth, tree fossils, and marine mollusks. These fossils are very well preserved due to the Deccan volcanism causing a flow of volcanic lava over them. Fossils of Titanosaurus , Isisaurus , Indosaurus , Indosuchus , Laevisuchus and Rajasaurus have been discovered here. Unique eggs have been discovered in Dhar region which indicates that
728-792: The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the Dhar-Vidhan-Sabha Constituency. In 2024 , Savitri Thakur of the Bharatiya Janata Party was elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Dhar constituency. Maharaja Shrimant Hemendra Singh Rao Pawar is the present titular head of the Kshatriya Maratha Pawar (Puar) dynasty of the State of Dhar. As of the 2011 Indian Census , Dhar had
784-544: The Mihrab and Minbar , which were purpose-built for the monument, the hypostyle hall immediately next the tomb of Kamāl Maula is made of recycled temple columns and other architectural parts. It is similar to the Lāṭ Masjid, but was built earlier, as an inscription from 1392 described records of repairs by Dilāwar Khān. In 1903, a Sanskrit and Prakrit inscriptions from the time of Arjunavarman ( circa 1210–15) were found in
840-467: The Mughal period, possibly built in the mid-17th century. The palace area houses an outdoor museum with a small collection of temple fragments and images dating to medieval times. Inside the fort, a large number of sculptures and antiquities from Dhar and its neighbourhood are kept in utilitarian buildings constructed in the late 19th century. Some pieces from the collection have been moved to Mandu where
896-608: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Archives has created a museum with a range of displays in the 'Barnes Koti', a Sultanate-period building used by Captain Ernest Barnes, the political agent of the Bhopawar agency. On the overgrown ramparts of the medieval city, overlooking the old moat, is the tomb of Shaykh Abdullah Shāh Changāl, a warrior saint. The earliest evidence for the tomb comes from an inscription of 1455;
952-689: The Marathas the right to collect Chauth taxes in Malwa and Gujarat . This levy was financially beneficial to the Maratha caste, as both the king Shahu and his Peshwa, Bajirao , were in large amounts of debt at the time. Agriculture in the Deccan depended heavily on the timeliness and duration of the monsoons. The most important source of royal revenue was, therefore, the C hauth (a 25% tax on produce) and S ardeshmukhi (a ten per cent surcharge) exacted by
1008-446: The Marathas. The revenues the Marathas collected from their own lands were not sufficient to run the administration of their state and finance their large military expenditure, as their government was focused on conquest and not economic development. The Marathan armies eventually defeated the Mughal governor and attacked the capital Ujjain . Bajirao established military outposts in the country as far north as Bundelkhand . Towards
1064-499: The Naubat, Naqara, and Mahi Maratib (ensigns of royalty). Constructed Nai Haveli 1201H (1782 AD). Abul Fatah Khan died at Pongel while on his way to face Tipu Sultan during the 2nd Mysore War on 1 January 1791. Abul Fatah Khan was interred at Paigah Tombs beside the dargah of Beranashah Saheb. His titles at the time of his death were: Abul Fateh Khan, Abul Khair Khan II, Tegh Jung, Shums-ud-Dowlah, Shums-ul-Mulk, and Shams-ul-Umara I. He
1120-414: The Paigah estate was divided into three parts and allocated between his brother Sir Asman Jah and his cousins Sir Khurshid Jah and Sir Viqar-ul-Umra . When Rashiduddin Khan died in 1881, his share of the Paigah estate was divided between his two sons Sir Khurshid Jah Bahadur (1841–1902) and Sir Viqar-ul-Umara Bahadur II (1856–1902). It was decided during this period that there would be no further divisions of
1176-594: The Paigahs were considered next only to the Nizams. The Paigah jagir was the largest in the state, second only to the Nizam. The Paigah nobility, being sons-in-law and brothers-in-law to the Nizams, were to a certain extent above the law . The local police and courts did not have personal or in rem jurisdiction over their persons or property. They were subject only to the jurisdiction of the Nizam. The Paigah Tombs are
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#17327730968441232-453: The Pawar rulers on the edge of the large tank known as Muñj Talab. The name of the tank was probably derived from Vākpati Muñja (10th century), the first Paramāra king that entered Mālwa and made Ujjain his main administrative seat. The tomb said to be that of Shaykh Zahīr al-Dīn Qādirī, a contemporary of Kamāl-al-Dīn, stands in the fields on the western side of the old circular city. On
1288-625: The building as 'Raja Bhoja's school'. The old city palace of the Puar ( Pawar ) clan, a branch of the Marathas , is now used as a school. It is a plain, medium-sized building built around 1875. A marble statue of the Jain goddess Ambikā , discovered on the site of the palace in 1875, is now in the British Museum . Of the same time period as the palace are a collection of domed cenotaphs of
1344-545: The building was entirely rebuilt in the second half of the 20th century. One of the most significant historical attractions at Dhār is the ancient iron pillar. Fragments of it are at the Lat Mosque where the three surviving portions are displayed outside the mosque on a platform thanks to the conservation efforts of the Archaeological Survey of India . The pillar, which was nearly 13.2 m high according to
1400-559: The east side of the old town the tomb of Tāj al-Dīn 'Aṭā'ullah. Popularly known as Bugḍe Pīr, the building is a small domical structure of the seventeenth century. 'Aṭā'ullah was born in 1578-79 and enjoyed the patronage of Nur Jahan . Another colonial era building at Dhar, located outside the old town on the road to Indore , is the Agency House. It was built by the Public Works Department during British rule and
1456-552: The end of the 18th century and in the early part of the 19th century, the Marathan state was subject to a series of spoliations by Scindia of Gwalior and Holkar of Indore , (descendants of Ranoji Scindia and Malharao Holkar), but was saved from annihilation by the strong rule of the adoptive mother of the fifth raja. After the Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1818, Dhar fell under British rule. The Dhar State
1512-544: The entire jaagir of the previous Amir and would be the ceremonial head of that branch of the Paigah family. The Nizam also had the authority to appoint one Amir from among the three Paigah Amirs to hold the honorary morchal (standard) behind the Nizam during Durbar. According to the census of 1901, the three Paigah Estates in the Hyderabad State comprised 23 taluks dispersed over the districts of Bidar, Nander, Osmanabad, Gulbarga, Medak, Atraf-i-Balda, and Nizamabad, and
1568-652: The estates and titles. He was given the title Amir-e-Kabir , which meant Head of the Nobles. He also married the daughter of Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II Sahebzadi Bashirunissa Begum in 1797. Thus began the tradition of marrying Nizam's daughters to young men of the Paigah family. Fakhruddin Khan's grandson through his third son was Sir Asman Jah , Jah had one son Moin-Ud-Dowlah Bahadur Asman Jah who had 14 sons and 7 daughters, Fakhruddin Khan's fourth son Rasheeduddin Khan had two sons, Viqar-ul-Umra and Khurshid Jah. Nawab Mohammed Iqbaluddin Khan son of Moin-Ud-Daula Bahadur
1624-499: The first half term "Pai" refers to "Foot" and the remaining half term which is "Gah" refers to "the place to rest on." Paigahs were known to be close to the Nizams and were the army Chieftains. They were also reported to have a martial alliance with Asaf Jahi Family. Many paigah boys married the girls from Nizam's family ( ). Nawab Abu'l Fateh Khan Tegh Jung Bahadur was also conferred with the titles of Shams-ul-Umra ("The Sun among Nobles"), Shams-ul-Mulk , and Shams-ud-Daula . He became
1680-508: The following seventy years are unclear, but some time in A.H. 793/C.E. 1390-91 Dilawar Khan was appointed muqṭi of Dhar (and also the governor of Mālwa) by Sulṭān Muḥammad Shāh. Dilāwar Khān took the title 'Amīd Shāh Dā'ūd' and mandated the khutba to be read in his name in A.H. 804/C.E. 1401-02, thereby establishing himself as an independent sulṭān. Upon his death in 1406, his son Hoshang Shah became king, with his capital situated in Māṇḍū. In
1736-634: The founder of the Paigah family. Shaikh Muhammad Bahauddin, who was Governor of Shikohabad under Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb , was the twelfth direct descendant of Shaikh Fariduddin Ganjshakar , a saint of the Indian subcontinent (now in Punjab, Pakistan ). His ancestor had migrated from Lahore, Punjab to Shikohabad in the reign of Jalaluddin Akbar. Abul Khair Khan, son of Shaikh Muhammad Bahauddin,
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1792-506: The grammatical rules of the Sanskrit language. These finds, particularly the grammatical inscriptions, prompted Lele to name the building Bhoj Shala , or 'Hall of Bhoja', in reference to King Bhoja ( circa 1000–55), the author of several works on poetics and grammar such as the famous Sarasvatīkaṇṭhābharaṇa or 'Necklace of Sarasvatī'. In 1908, C. E. Luard did not follow Lele in using the term Bhoj Shala but mentions traditions describing
1848-614: The immediate campus of the mosque. The Kamāl Maulā is a spacious enclosure containing a number of tombs, the most notable being that of Shaykh Kamāl Mālvī or Kamāl al-Dīn ( circa 1238–1331). Kamāl al-Dīn was a follower of Farīd al-Dīn Gaṅj-i Shakar ( circa 1173–1266) and the Chishti saint Nizamuddin Auliya (1238–1325) and migrated to Malwa with his brother in the late 1200s. His descendants have served as custodians of Kamāl al-Dīn's tomb in an unbroken line for 700 years. Except for
1904-642: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paigah&oldid=1110394280 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages House of Paigah Amir-i-Kabir. Bahadur. Imam Jang. Umdat-ud-Daula. Umdat-ul-Mulk. Namwar Jang. Umdat-ul-Mulk. Shams-ud-Daula. Shams-ul-Mulk. Amir-i-Akbar. Azam-ul-Umara. Rifa’at Jang. Inayat Jang. Waliyat Jang. Viqar ul-Umara. Iqtaidar ul-Mulk. Iqtaidar ud-Daula. Secundar Jang. Paigah family
1960-543: The massive earthen ramparts, which are best preserved on the western and southern sides of the town. These were most likely built at beginning of the 9th century. Wall remains show that the city was circular in plan and surrounded by a series of tanks and moats, similar to the city of Warangal , in the Deccan . The circular ramparts of Dhar, unique in north India and an important legacy of the Paramāras, are unprotected and have been slowly dismantled by brick-makers and others using
2016-523: The most opulent palaces in the country, to the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan . Other important Paigah Palaces were: Dhar Dhar is a city located in Dhar district of the Malwa region in the state of Madhya Pradesh , India . The city is the administrative headquarters of the Dhar district . Before Indian independence from Great Britain , it was the capital of the Dhar princely state . Dhar
2072-597: The most recent assessment, carries several inscriptions, the most important recording a visit by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1598 while on a military campaign in the Deccan. The pillar's original stone footing is displayed nearby. The Lat Masjid , or 'Pillar Mosque', located to the south of the town, was built as the Jami' Mosque by Dilawar Khan in 1405. It derives its name from the iron pillar ("lāṭ" in Hindi), which lies in
2128-563: The nobles of Dhar (feudatory estates), all of whom paid tribute to the Darbar , were divided between Thakurs and Bhumias. The Thakurs, with a few exceptions, were Rajput landholders whose estates were located in the north of the state. Locally, the Thakurs were called Talukdars and their holdings called kothari . By caste , there were 8 Rathore Rajputs , one Pawar and one Kayasth . The Bhumias, or "Allodial" Chiefs, were all Bhilalas ,
2184-587: The process to negotiate and stop Nadir Shah , Khan safeguarded his Nizamat in Deccan and overthrow rebellion by his son Salabat Jung. During his career under Nizam I, he was appointed as Qila Dar of Dhar (1724), Faujdar of Nabinagar, Mandu (1724), and later elevated up to Naib Subadar -Deputy Governor Khandesh and Aurangabad . He died in 1752 and was buried in Burhanpur. His titles are Khan Bahadur , Shamsher Bahadur , and Imam Jang I . Abul Khair Khan had two sons, his first Abul Barakat Khan Imam Jung II
2240-403: The rule of the Paramāras, Dhar was a respected centre of culture and learning, especially under the rule of King Bhoja (circa 1000–1055). The wealth and splendor of Dhar drew the attention of competing dynasties in the 11th century. The Cāḷukyas of Kalyāṇa under Someśvara I (circa CE 1042–68) captured and burnt the city, also occupying Māṇḍū (ancient Māṇḍava). Dhar was subsequently sacked by
2296-518: The three estates. The Paigah estates were henceforth known as the Asman Jahi Paigah, Khursheed Jahi Paigah, and Viqar-ul-Umarahi Paigah. Each of the three branches has its own Amir, appointed by the Nizam entirely at his own discretion. Preference was given to individuals whose mothers were daughters of the Nizam, provided that they were fit for the post, regardless of other seniority factors such as age. The newly appointed Amir would inherit
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2352-530: The time of Akbar , Dhar fell under the dominion of the Mughals , and remained under Mughal control until 1730, when the town was conquered by the Marathas . In late 1723, Bajirao , at the head of a large army and accompanied by his lieutenants Malharrao Holkar , Ranoji Shinde (Scindia) and Udaji Rao Pawar, swept through Malwa. A few years earlier, the Mughal Emperor had been forced to relinquish to
2408-400: The time of his death were: Abul Khair Khan V, Bahadur Jung, Iqtidar-ud-Doula, Shums-ud-Doula, Iqtidar-ul-Mulk, Shums-ul-Mulk, Shums-ul-Umara IV, Viqar-ul-Umara I, Amir-e-Kabir III. When Rafiuddin Khan died in 1877, his Paigah estate was inherited by his two adopted sons Sabaqat Jung (1839–1880) and Sir Asman Jah (1840–1898). However, when Sabaqat Jung died in 1880 without issue, his portion of
2464-588: The tombs belonging to the nobility of Paigah family. They were constructed over a period of time during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. They are located in the Santoshnagar locality of Hyderabad . The tombs are made of lime and mortar with beautiful inlaid marble carvings. Vikarabad , a town in Telangana, is named after H.E Viqar-ul-Umra , and the town of Shamshabad , which houses the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport ,
2520-471: The wall material for construction. On the north-east side of the town, the ramparts and moats have disappeared beneath modern homes and other buildings. There are many stepwells of various periods in Dhar which are dried or filled with sewage and trash. Till now, 46 stepwells are listed in the Dhar premises, and a work of reviving those stepwells is an ongoing plan for the year 2024. The historic parts of Dhar are dominated by an impressive sandstone fortress on
2576-621: The walls of the building by K. K. Lele, Superintendent of Education in the Princely State of Dhar. The engraved inscriptions are displayed inside the entrance. One text includes parts of a drama called Vijayaśrīnāṭikā composed by Madana, the king's preceptor, or 'Bālasarasvatī'. Other tablets noted by Lele include a slab inscribed with the Kūrmaśataka – verses in praise of the Kūrma incarnation of Viṣhṇu – and serpentine inscriptions containing
2632-478: Was 63%. In 2001, 14% of the population of Dhar was under 6 years of age. The majority of the population adheres to Hinduism , with significant groups following Islam and Jainism . In 1897, primitive stamps with entirely native text were issued. The second definitive issue bore the name "Dhar State" in Latin script; with a total of 8 stamps. Since 1901, Indian stamps have been in use in Dhar. Dhar, being part of
2688-415: Was 78.0%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 7,549 and 16,636 respectively. As of 2011, Dhar has 18531 households. This is an increase from the 2001 India census , when Dhar had a population of 75,472, of which males constituted 52% and females 48%. In 2001, Dhar had an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 76% and female literacy
2744-496: Was a noble family from the former Hyderabad State . The family maintained their own court, individual palaces, and a standing army of about fourteen thousand infantry and cavalry troops. The word Paigah , which means pomp and rank in Persian , was a title given by the second Nizam of Hyderabad to Nawab Abu'l Fateh Khan Tegh Jung Bahadur in appreciation of the royal services rendered by him (According to many scholars,
2800-649: Was designated as a princely state of India, in the Bhopawar Agency of the Central India Agency . It included several Rajput and Bhil feudatories and had an area of 1,775 square miles (4,600 km ). The state was confiscated by the British after the Revolt of 1857 . In 1860, it was restored to Raja Anand Rao III Pawar, then a minor, with the exception of the detached district of Bairusia which
2856-524: Was granted to the Begum of Bhopal . Anand Rao, who received the personal title Maharaja and the KCSI in 1877, died in 1898; he was succeeded by Udaji Rao II Pawar . A separate department whose purpose was to superintend Thakurs and Bhumias , called "Department of Thakurans, Bhumians and Thikanejat", was established in 1921. At the time there were 22 such estates in the state of Dhar. The jagir lands of
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#17327730968442912-461: Was in the service of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah . During this time, he was bestowed the title of Khan Bahadur . His statesmanship was noticed by Nizam-ul-Mulk (the then Prime Minister of Mughal, and later founder of Asaf Jahi dynasty and known as Nizam I) and was appointed as Deputy Governor of Malwa and Khandesh . He joined Nizam on his way to Deccan and accompanied him in the battles against Maratha . During Nizam I's campaign to Delhi in
2968-446: Was married to Sahebzadi Ahmed Unisa Begum maternal granddaughter of H.H Mahboob Ali Khan and parental granddaughter of Sultan ul-Mulk, Viqar-ul-Umrahi Iqtidar ud-Daula, he had 2 sons and 2 daughters, one of them is Sahebzade Nawab Muhammed Hyder Uddin Khan [ Hyder Nawab ] he was given this name by his uncle Mir Osman Ali Khan hyder nawab is also the owner of Chiraan Fort Palace , other half of Paigah Palace Bashir Yar Jung,
3024-469: Was shot to death during the lifetime of his father while inspecting the fort near Poona , which was captured from Maratha; he is buried in Burhanpur . His second son Abul Fateh Khan joined the services of Nizam II and was regarded as the head of Paigah. Paigah family. Appointed to a mansab of 7,000 zat and 5000, sowar 1777, prom. to 9,000 sowars and a Paigah contingent of 12,000 troops in 1781.Received
3080-412: Was survived by his son Shams-ul-Umra I and daughter Bibi Najeeba. (Commanded Battles: Battle of Udgir 1760 AD against Balaji Baji Rao Peshwa III, accompanied Nizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah II in all his campaigns, Commanded Campaign Adoni against Tipu Sultan 1200 H (1781 AD), Battle of Nirmal 1783 AD against Ehtasham Jung (Zafar ud Dowla Dhaunsa). After Abul Fateh died in 1791, his son Fakhruddin Khan inherited
3136-530: Was the center of the administration of Dhar State and the Central India Agency . The building has been abandoned and is now in ruins. In the 1860s, the Powars built a palace at Hazīra Bāgh, adjacent to the road to Māṇḍū. Known as the Jheera Bāgh Palace, the complex was renovated by Mahārāja Anand Rao Pawar IV in the 1940s and is now run as a heritage hotel. Designed in an unpretentious art deco style, it
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