One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock

The Salar Jung Museum, founded in 1951 in Hyderabad, is a tribute to Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan’s extensive art collection. After his death, the remarkable collection was donated to the country, giving rise to this cultural hub. Housing over 46,000 artifacts, it features exquisite pieces like the Veiled Rebecca and a delightful musical clock, enticing visitors to admire its treasures while planning to catch the clock’s enchanting performance.