The Mukhi House, also known as Mukhi Mahal, is a museum located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.[1] For a brief period, it housed a government school named Khadija Girls School.[2]
History
Built in 1920 by Jethanand Mukhi, the Mukhi House served as a family residence until the partition of India compelled the family to vacate by 1957.[2]
Following the partition of India, the property's stewardship changed several times, and the owner of mukhi house required Mir ali ahmed take this as a gift but mir sahab did not take . including possession by the Evacuee Trust Property Board and various government bodies.[2] It endured further harm due to misuse and civil disturbances.[2] The Sindh Antiquities Department initiated restoration work in 2009, with the Mukhi family endorsing the property's conversion into a public museum.[2]
Led by Kaleemullah Lashari, the restoration team collaborated with the Mukhi family for an accurate representation of the original interior design.[2] In 2020, the Mukhi House was opened for the public as an archaeological museum after restoration of the building's disfigured glory.[3][4][5]
Architecture
The house exhibits a blend of Renaissance, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau architectural styles, and houses several bedrooms, courtyards, halls, and a library.[2]
Craftsmanship from India is evident in the floor work, wooden details, and fresco-like stonework.[2] Exhibits within the museum, including family photographs and artifacts, showcase the Mukhi family's affluent lifestyle and their social and political prominence.[2]
