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Hyderabad

City of Pearls



An amalgam of tradition and modernity, Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. Along with Secunderabad it forms a twin city, separated by Hussain Sagar, an artificial lake. Hyderabad has an area of 260 sq km with a population of around 2 million.

Hyderabad was founded on the Musi River by the Qutub Shahi dynasty and its Indo-Persian culture finds roots in this dynasty. A part of the mighty Vijayanagar Empire and then a vassal state of Mughal Empire ruled by Nizams, the culture of Hyderabad shows traits of both Hindu and Islamic traditions. The Mughal rule has left marks of Islamic architecture, a rarity in South India. With the decline of the Mughal Empire, Hyderabad became an independent kingdom in 1724, under the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Islam flourished under the Nizams and the huge deposits of minerals and rare gems catered the Nizams' coffers. Hyderabad declined to join the Indian Union after independence and finally the Nizams had to bow before the Indian military.

Hyderbad’s fame rests on the Charminar and its bazaars. Mecca Masjid adjacent to the Charminar is one of world’s largest mosques. Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort, Tombs of Qutub Shahi kings, Paigah Tombs, Buddha Statue and Hussain Sagar are places of historical interests.

Indira Gandhi Park and Nehru Zoological Park are among the recreational centers. Birla Mandir Temple and Planetarium at Naubat Pahad, St Joseph's Cathedral, Ramoji Film City, Archaeological Museum, Health Museum, Chowmohalla Palace, Purani Haveli, Shilparamam Craft Village and Hi-tech city are the other interests. Cultural and artistic performances are held regularly at the Ravindra Bharati Theater. The mouth-watering Hyderabadi cuisine is a specialty of this city and it is famous all over the world.

Hyderabad is host to several trades, fairs and festivals. An Industrial Exhibition, held annually during January-February along with a colorful fair, displays textiles, machinery, handicrafts, and household utensils. Cultural performances are featured during the Deccan Festival of February. Mrigasira Festival, unique with a feast to cure asthma, is held during June-July. The Buddhist heritage of Andhra Pradesh comes to limelight in the Lumbini Festival celebrated in December.

Hyderabad Airport is 8 km north of the city center. Hyderabad Deccan Junction Railway Station and Secunderabad Junction Railway Station serves the city and a host of other railway stations in the city connect important destinations in the city and outside. Imlibun Bus Station is connected to all major cities and towns in South India.



Updated on 15th April, 2019
District: Hyderabad
Location: Hyderabad    

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