Nizam's Rubath
Nizam's Rubath is an accommodation building for pilgrims coming to the Mecca. It was purchased by the Nizam for the people of Hyderabad State.[1]
History
It was purchased in 1860 by Nizam V, Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V for the people of Hyderabad State. Originally there were 42 buildings, but only a couple are left after the expansion of the grand mosque of Mecca.
The Building
It is located in Ibrahim Al Khaleel Street, Al Misfalah in Mecca. It has capacity for nearly 500 people.[2]
It is under the Nizam trust, Nizam Awqaf Committee.
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