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Since its construction over two hundred years ago this building has been a British officers’ hall, a jail and a residence; it is now home to administration offices of the Women’s Christian College.

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Priyanka Naidu

Hyderabad, India50 contributions

Beautiful British Architecture

Sep 2011 • Family

The house got its name when John Doveton became a Lt. General and acquired it around 1837 from a Linghi Chetty.It is now the main building of Women's Christian College on College Road.Beautiful Elephant pillars and also a UNESCO protected site.

Written December 15, 2011

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amitbaid

Jaipur, India39 contributions

Avoid if you can....

Apr 2012 • Couples

the taste & service levels have gone down by several notches...staff is too laid back to even listen to your requests...ambiance also doesn't help changing your perception about the place...one needs to be extremely specific while placing the order...if you miss out, expect something else on your plate...

Written May 29, 2012

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Ghiri T

Chennai (Madras), India209 contributions

A place with history

Jul 2018 • Friends

Doveton House was built by an architect Benjamin Roebeck in the year 1798. This house was named after Lieutenant General John Doveton. This place once served as a prison where victims were kept under the vigilance of British officers. Now this place serves as administrative office of the Women’s Christian College. One should visit the place to see the architectural work of the building.

Written July 13, 2018

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harleen_sethi

New Delhi, India111 contributions

Historical Place

Jun 2018 • Friends

Doveton House, now the main building of Women's Christian College has a history. On College Road, this was a building associated with two ‘exiles' of sorts. In the first instance, Tippu Sultan's sons had a connection with it, in the second it held the Gaekwad of Baroda.
Good place to visit if you have time, if short of time, give this place a miss.

Written July 11, 2018

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