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King Kothi Palace
Also known as: King Koti Palace
Where the seventh and last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, lived for most of his life and died in 1967. The monogram 'KK' of the original owner gave the area its name. Parts now a government hospital.
History & Story
Mir Osman Ali Khan, considered the world's wealthiest man by Time magazine in 1937, lived at King Kothi with legendary frugality: a cracked teacup, one worn dressing gown, meals from a modest kitchen. He signed the instrument of accession here in 1948 after Operation Polo ended Hyderabad's independence. He died in this palace in 1967, aged 81, after decades as a private citizen of India. The monogram 'KK' above the original gates belonged to the mansion's earlier owner; the area took the name.
Key Events
1948
Instrument of accession signed here after Operation Polo ends Hyderabad's independence
1967
Nizam VII dies here at age 81
2000
Parts demolished for government hospital construction
Key People
N
Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan
lived and died here; last Nizam of Hyderabad; world's wealthiest man in 1937
M
Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
built the palace
Location & Getting There
Area / Locality: King Koti
Coordinates: 17.39310° N, 78.48310° E
Access: partial (hospital)