 As the Munshi had had no children , his nephews and <unk> inherited his wealth and properties . The Munshi 's family continued to reside in Agra until Indian independence and the partition of India in August 1947 , after which they emigrated to Pakistan . The estate , including Karim Lodge , was confiscated by the Indian government and distributed among Hindu refugees from Pakistan . Half of Karim Lodge was subsequently divided into two individual residences , with the remaining half becoming a nursing home and doctor 's office . 
