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Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad
Hyderabad
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Hyderabad
Introduction :
The capital of the state of
Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in India with an ancient
civilization and culture.
Attached to the city is its twin , Secunderbad, which is part of Hyderabad.
The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderbad are separated by the Hussein Sagar,
an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in
1562 A.D. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty,
mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It is perched on the
top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776ft., above sea level, and sprawls over an area of
100 Sq. miles. A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city.
Its palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a
history and an architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad a
city of enchantment's.
History :
Hyderabad was founded on
the River Musi five miles east of Golconda, in 1591-92 by Muhammad Quli Qutb
Shah.
In the 16th century the city grew rapidly along the banks of river Musi. Many
buildings sprang up along the River Musi and Golconda was the capital of the
Qutb Shahi rulers. The Qutb Shahi dynasty founded the Kingdom of Golconda, one
of the five kingdoms that emerged after the break up of the Bahamani Kingdom.
The Qutb Shahis ruled The Deccan for almost 171 years.
All the seven rulers were patrons of learning and were great builders. They
contributed to the growth and development of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic
literature and culture in Hyderabad. During the Qutb Shahi reign Golconda became
one of the leading markets in the world of diamonds, pearls, steel for arms, and
also printed fabric.The rulers of Hyderabad, fascinated with architecture as
they were, built many memorable monuments which include the world-famous
Charminar.
Home to one of the wealthiest royal houses of the world, the turn of the century
saw Hyderabad firmly ruled by the Asaf Jahi kings, better known as the legendary
Nizams of Hyderabad. Golconda thus came to be ruled by the Qutabsahis; it was
from the Golconda Fort that the world-famous Kohinoor diamond was
discovered.India gained independence, Hyderabad State merged with the Union of
India. On November 1, 1956 the map of India was redrawn into linguistic states,
and Hyderabad became the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Tourist Attraction of Hyderabad
:
Birla Mandir, Sanghi
Temple, Jamma Masjid, Maya Devi Temple, Charminaar, Golconda, Qutub towers,
Raymond tomb, Indira Park, Nehru Zoological Garden.
How to get there :
By Air :
Hyderabad is an important
centre in the air transport network of south India. There are flights in either
direction between Hyderabad and Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai,
Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, and Vishakhapatnam. Hyderabad has an international airport
too.
By Rail
The twin cities of
Hyderabad and Secunderabad are extensively covered by the railway network
connected with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and other
cities in India. Hyderabad is well connected by rail with all the important
places within the state also. The city bus service operates from the railway
station
By Road :
On the crossroads of
National highways 7 and 9, Hyderabad is well connected. Buses of the Andhra
Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and Private buses operate to all
centers in the region.
Hyderabad
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Other cities of Andhra Pradesh :
Hyderabad,
Tirupati,
Vijaywada,
Vishakhapatnam,
Warangal.
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