Saifabad Palace is a palace belonging to the Nizam

Nizam

Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...

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Hyderabad State

-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...

. It is now known as Andhra Pradesh Secretariat

Andhra Pradesh Secretariat

Andhra Pradesh Secretariat is the office of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and his ministers. It is located near Hussain Sagar Lake.-History:...

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History

Saifabad Palace was built in in 1888 during the reign of sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI. It was used as an office during the time and was also used as Prime Minister Of Hyderabad's office.

It was planned to demolish the palace and build a bigger office in its palace but the plan was shelved after opposition from the people.