Introduction to city Hyderabad - In Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, the city of Charminar and capital of Andhra
Pradesh, was founded by Quli Qutab Shah. Legends say that
the foundation of the city is the result of a love story
between the prince and a village belle. To appease his
beloved, Bhagmati, he named the city Bhagnagar (the city
of good fortune) which later changed to Hyderabad. Modelled
after Isfaan in Iran, the city was meant to be a symbol
of the might of the Qutab Shahi rulers. When it was completed
in 1592, the city received lavish praises from many visitors
including Tavernier and Abbe Carr.
Hyderabad is also the city of fabulously rich Nizams,
the stories of whose hordes of gold, diamonds and pearls
spread far and wide. Present-day Hyderabad is a place
where tradition and modernity meet: besides preserving
its rich cultural heritage, the city has also emerged
as a frontrunner in the field of information technology.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Hyderabad
Being a city that has been in the centre of affairs for
around 400 years, Hyderabad has many interesting places
that attract tourists from far and wide. The Charminar
occupies the centre of the city and dominates its landscape.
The Hussain Sagar is a large tank whose blue water
provides a pleasant backdrop to the city’s landscape.
Salar Jung Museum is one of the best-known museums
in India where you can find private collections of the
Nizams. Other important attractions in the city include
Naubat Pahad, State Central Library, and Osmania University.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Hyderabad
The medieval age was the time of great artistic and architectural
development in South India, particularly the region of
Deccan. Much more calmer than its northern neighbourhoods,
cities and buildings of high aesthetic value were created
in this region that still make their impact on the imagination
of the visitors. The Golconda Fort was the power
centre of Qutab Shahi dynasty during the 16th and 17th
century before Aurangzeb came to annex the region. Warangal
was the capital of Kakatiyas and they created some wonderful
monuments to mark their authority. Bidar was the
capital of mighty Bahamani Empire while remains in Nagarjunakonda
show some strong Buddhist influence.
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