The Mukhi House Museum

 

THE MUKHI HOUSE MUSEUM HAS A FASCINATING HISTORY THAT GOES THROUGH SEVERAL CHAPTERS SINCE ITS CONSTRUCTION IN 1921

1921 - 1947: A Family Home

• Built by Jethanand Mukhi, a wealthy Sindhi Hindu businessman, the house served as a luxurious residence for the Mukhi family for about 26 years.
• The house was a center of social activity and even hosted prominent figures like former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947 - 1957: The Impact of Partition

• With the partition of India in 1947, many Sindhi Hindus, including a large portion of the Mukhi family, migrated to India.
• Though some family members continued to live in or visit the house until 1957, the property's occupancy started to dwindle.

1957 - 2008: Changing Hands and Deterioration

• After the Mukhi family's significant presence waned, the house went through a period of changing ownership.
• It came under the control of the Evacuee Trust Property Board and later housed various government entities, including a school.
• Unfortunately, due to neglect and changing use, the house suffered significant deterioration during this period.

2008 - 2020: Restoration and Transformation

• In a positive turn of events, the Mukhi family descendants agreed to relinquish claims on the house with the condition that it be restored and turned into a museum.
• The Sindh Department of Antiquities led a major restoration project, with Dr. Kaleemullah Lashari spearheading the effort.
• The project involved collaborating with the Mukhi family for historical accuracy and restoring the architectural beauty of the house.

2020 - Present: A Public Museum

• After extensive restoration, the Mukhi House Museum finally opened its doors to the public in 2020.
• Today, it stands as a testament to the Mukhi family's legacy and the architectural heritage of Hyderabad.

             

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