Russian President Vladimir Putin, visiting India for the first time in several years, received a grand welcome and will spend two days in the country. Delhi’s historic Hyderabad House has been designated to host the Russian president for official meetings, diplomatic discussions, media interactions, and other key events, highlighting the building’s importance as a secure and prestigious venue for high-profile visits.
Hyderabad House, originally commissioned by the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, was constructed between 1926 and 1928 at a cost of £200,000. Designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens, the building blends European and Mughal architectural styles and features a high dome inspired by the nearby Viceroy’s House, 36 rooms, expansive courtyards, grand staircases, fountains, and a separate zenana (women’s quarters) with 12–15 rooms.
Although the Nizam visited Hyderabad House only four times, the building was later repurposed as a state guesthouse after India’s independence and placed under central government control to serve evolving diplomatic requirements. Situated on Ashoka Road, the property spans nearly eight acres in central Delhi and has hosted numerous global dignitaries, reflecting India’s commitment to diplomatic hospitality.
Over the years, Hyderabad House has welcomed leaders such as former U.S. President Barack Obama, current U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Putin himself stayed at the venue during his last visit seven years ago and is once again being hosted here, underscoring the palace’s role as a symbol of India’s statecraft and international diplomacy.