Aziz Bagh

Aziz Bagh is a historic 19th-century mansion located in the Noorkhan Bazar area of Hyderabad's Old City. Built in 1899 by the Persian and Urdu scholar Nawab Aziz Jung Bahadur, it features Gothic Revival architecture with Ionic columns and polished marble floors. The property was awarded the INTACH Cultural Heritage Award in 1997 for its preservation. It remains a private residence occupied by the descendants of the original builder.

Visitors can view the exterior of this well-preserved 19th-century mansion, which features a south-facing portico with Ionic columns. The building stands as a landmark in the Noorkhan Bazar neighborhood. As it is primarily a private residence, interior access is restricted, but the structure's architectural details and historical significance are notable from the outside.

Constructed in 1899 by Nawab Aziz Jung Bahadur, a prominent Persian and Urdu scholar who authored 28 books. The house served as the publication center for his newspaper 'Aziz-ul-Akhbaar'. It was honored with the INTACH Cultural Heritage Award in 1997 and designated as a heritage structure by Hyderabad's Municipal Administration in 2013.

The mansion represents the cultural and administrative legacy of the Aziz Jung family, who were distinguished scholars and civil servants in the Hyderabad realm. It reflects the architectural tastes and lifestyle of educated elites in late 19th-century Hyderabad.