It was built out of funds raised by citizens of Old Hyderabad State, on occasion of the 40th birthday of Nizam Mehboob Ali Khan in 1905.  The architecture is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Persian styles, with an all white, aesthetic look. A 22 feet tall bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, in a meditating position, stands on a 6 feet pedestal in the Assembly building precincts. The words 'My Life is My Message' are etched on the pedestal.

The House sits for nearly sixty days in a year on an average. There are 18 Committees in the Assembly.  Situated on the left of the road leading to Lakdi-Ka-Pul from the Public Garden, a massive statue of Mahatma Ghandhi in a sitting position greets visitors at the entrance. Now it houses the 295 seat Andhra Pradesh Legislative Asseembly.

The term of the House is five years, unless sooner dissolved. Located adjoining the picturesque Public Gardens, a massive statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a sitting posture is erected at the entrance park to the Assembly. The term of the House is five years, unless sooner dissolved. Normally, three sessions of the Assembly the Budget, the Monsoon and the Winter Sessions are held in a year.