Errum Manzil

Errum Manzil is a historic palace built around 1870 by Nawab Safdar Jung Musheer-ud-daula Fakhrul Mulk, a nobleman of Hyderabad state. Located atop a hillock in Punjagutta, the palace features Indo-European Baroque architecture with Doric and Corinthian pilasters, arched windows, and a central dome. Originally overlooking Hussain Sagar lake, it now houses government offices including the Public Works Department. The structure is a protected heritage site under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Visitors can view the exterior of this grand heritage palace from public areas, as access to the interior is restricted due to its current use as government offices. The building displays distinctive Indo-European Baroque architectural elements including ornate facades, arched windows with verandahs, and a central dome. The palace sits on an elevated position offering views of the surrounding area, though the original vista of Hussain Sagar is now partially obstructed by newer buildings.

Built around 1870 by Nawab Safdar Jung Musheer-ud-daula Fakhrul Mulk, a prominent nobleman of Hyderabad state. The palace was named after Iram, a lost city mentioned in the Qur'an. It served as a venue for royal banquets and grand events during the Hyderabad State era. After Independence, it was taken over by the government and used as a records storehouse before becoming home to various government departments including Public Works Department, Roads and Buildings, and Irrigation departments.

The palace represents the Indo-European Baroque architectural fusion characteristic of late 19th century Hyderabad nobility. It is listed as a B2 category heritage structure by the Archaeological Survey of India. The building set a precedent for other palaces built along Hussain Sagar lake, contributing to Hyderabad's architectural heritage landscape.