Location
The Mozamjahi market is an iconic landmark of the city located at a busy traffic intersection.
Description
Located at the cross roads of Jam Bagh, Begum Bazaar and Station Road, the City Improvement Board (CIB) built this granite building with graceful arches and a central dome between the years 1933–1935. It was named after the CIB President, the junior Prince Muazzam Jah (1907–1987). It cost four lakh rupees when built.
The arcades, which accomodate around 100 shops are topped with a flat, terraced roofs supported by jack arches. Built from granite and embellished with beautiful decorative elements in stoe, the market has a large, open courtyard in the middle, which is embraced by the generous,semi circular arms of the arcades.The courtyard originally had a fountain in the middle,which used to act as a natural cooling system.
Items ranges from household commodities,meat ,vegetables it has a famous Ice cream shop .
During early morning periods fruits go on a wholesale rate at the nearby Jambagh road with large quantities.At the same time opposite to the market you can find the famous Ra-ki-Bandi selling some tastiest dosas in the city.
Existing Condition
The structure was neglected over the decades and fell into disrepair. The clock tower and the market underwent restoration in 2018 which restored the monument and the clocks to working condition.
Archive
References
- Mehdi Saajid, Md Sibghat Khan. Hyderabad Deccan: Illustrated, 2022.
- Anuradha Goyal,India Tales , Elusive King Koti and Markets Around It,Hyderabad ,URL : https://www.inditales.com/king-koti-hyderabad/
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