Khazana Building Museum
| Place | Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1952 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological and Historical |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Khair Complex, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, Telangana 500008 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹20 Children: ₹10 Foreigners: ₹100 Photography: ₹50 (Mobile/Camera) |
Museum Introduction
The Khazana Building Museum is located in a historic 16th-century edifice that originally served as the state treasury during the Qutb Shahi period. Situated near the Golconda Fort, the building itself is a magnificent example of Qutb Shahi architecture. It was converted into a museum by the Department of Archaeology and Museums to preserve and showcase the rich heritage recovered from the Golconda region and other parts of Telangana.
General Collections
The museum primarily houses an extensive collection of stone sculptures, architectural fragments, and inscriptions. The galleries are divided into Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist sculptures, alongside a significant collection of medieval weaponry and royal memorabilia.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum is renowned for its collection of 81 rare sculptures recovered during excavations at the Golconda Fort and surrounding areas. Notable exhibits include a massive granite Nandi and various Hero Stones (Viragal) dating back to the Chalukyan and Kakatiya periods. It also preserves 13th-century stone inscriptions detailing the administrative history of the region.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The building features a series of massive arches and a large central hall that once stored the royal wealth of the Golconda Sultans. It is often visited in conjunction with the Golconda Fort and the Qutb Shahi Tombs. |
| Artifacts | Kakatiya-era stone carvings; Jain Tirthankara idols; Medieval iron cannons and cannonballs; Persian and Telugu inscriptions; Decorative stucco work fragments; Celadon ware shards recovered from the fort site. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 40 2323 4980 |
| Email ID | directorheritage-ts@telangana.gov.in |
Artifact Gallery
