Hyderabad: Indian National Trust for Art Conservation and Heritage (Intach) presented an award to Bison House, Secunderabad. Earlier known as Bungalow No. 47, the building was built in 1877 at the cost of Rs 8,077 by Jagirdar Raja Dhanrajgir, the then bankers of the Nizams. The house is built on 27 acres in post Georgian era architectural style.
It was given to the British Army in goodwill and friendship under he Dhanrajgir-Godwin pact in 1921. The Commander of 4th Cavalry Brigade, a part of the 9th Cavalry Division, Brig. General CAC Godwin was the first resident of this building and it has housed Brigadiers since then. The Bison House has been a residence of General Officer Commanding, 54th Infantry Division of the Indian Army, since its raising on October 1, 1966.
The Intach award, presented by convener P. Anuradha Reddy, appreciated the preservation of heritage building and its maintenance. It also mentioned the classic European gardens that have been well maintained in the premises.
