Goshamahal
| Goshamahal Topkhana | |
|---|---|
| Old City, Hyderabad | |
 Goshamal Baradari | |
| Country |
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| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad |
| Government | |
| • Type | democratic |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Area rank | 2nd |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TS |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Planning agency | GHMC |
| Website |
telangana |
Goshamahal is a Locality of Old City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The Goshamahal Baradari is probably the only well preserved palace built by the Qutb Shahi rulers, as almost all their palaces were destroyed during the long siege of the kingdom by Aurangazeb. It was built by the last Qutb Shahi ruler, Sultan Abul Hassan Tana Shah, in 1684. Apparently, during Aurangazeb's conquest of the Deccan, he installed his son Shah Alam in this palace, which served has the Mughal headquarters in the south.And it has Underground Guffa route to charminar & some other places.
Later, in the early 20th century, the Nizam of Hyderabad handed this palace over to the Freemasons of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and it has been in their care ever since.
The name Goshamahal translates to "Secluded Palace for Ladies". Notice how the windows with jali work and the absence of balconies of any sort provide seclusion and privacy. A baradari is usually a palace with 12 doors. Some images of the palace, that is undergoing extensive restoration:t is part of the old city of Hyderabad. Goshamahal is home to well known police stadium.it is located near to BegumBazar its mostly known for Goshamahal police stadium and the famous chudibazar at Goshamahal topkhana.[1]