Nawab Zain Yar Jung (1889–1961) - Chief Architect of Hyderabad in Nizam's Hyderabad State.
Nawab Zain Yar Jung (1889–1961) was one of the most influential architects in the history of Hyderabad State and served as the Chief Architect of Hyderabad during the reign of the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. He was not merely an architect but also an administrator, minister, diplomat, and later a recipient of the Padma Bhushan . ( Wikipedia ) Early Life Born as Syed Zainuddin Hussain Khan in 1889. Later granted the title "Zain Yar Jung" by the Nizam in recognition of his services. Trained as an engineer and architect in Hyderabad State's Public Works Department (PWD). ( Wikipedia ) His Architectural Legacy He helped shape much of "modern Nizam-era Hyderabad" between roughly 1910 and 1948. 1. Osmania University His most famous contribution was the planning and execution of the iconic Osmania University Arts College building. In 1930, the Nizam sent Zain Yar Jung and engineer Syed Ali Raza on a world tour to study leading universities and architectural...