XXI.
Back View of the British Residency at Hyderabad.
The side of the Residency here shown, which looks towards the city of Hyderabad, though not so imposing as the front, is more harmonious, the whole of the architecture being of the Doric order; while that of the front is Corinthian. The Residency is surrounded by noble trees and charming gardens, radiant with flowers, and diversified by ponds and fountains.
The interior contains a grand suite of state apartments on the upper story, which, though decorated in too gaudy a style to satisfy European taste, are admirably adapted to please the natives, who delight in showy decoration and glaring colours.
A remarkably fine bridge, built of granite, connects the Residency with the city. It was constructed by Major Oliphant in 1831, at a cost of £10,200.
