Ameer Bagh, Mount Road



Altogether different unseen  views of Ameer Bagh Mount Road.

     Built in 1798 Amir Bagh ( Garden of Nobles)  was one of the many palaces of Nawab of Arcot in the Great choultry Plain.  It was one of stately private  buildings in Madras. It was behind IOB headquarters  and was agog with dance and music during 19th century since it was given to Governors of EIC  for entertainment. It's 40 feet high portico with 12 pillars was built  specifically  for the Nawabs elephant to go through. It had a splendid ballroom  and wooden balcony. It was later Sadr Adalat and was occupied by Elphinstone Hotel and later by Spencer  Hotel.   The Commander in Chief of East India Company had his headquarters in early 19th century on the  choultry plains.  The  Begum of the  last titular Nawab had her  residence here.  It was demolished in  1980s.

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