Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad (????????? in Telugu, ???????? in Urdu), the 5th largest metropolis of India http://www.world-gazetteer.com/t/t_in.htm, is the capital of the present day State of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are Twin cities, separated by Hussain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562.

Geography

Hyderabad city is located in the center of Andhra Pradesh, in the region of Telangana. It lies on the Deccan ("Dakkan", meaning south) plateau, 541 meters (1776 ft) above sea level, and sprawls over an area of 260 km² (100 mile²). Hyderabad is on the banks of river Musi. The historic "old city" of Hyderabad, home to the famous Charminar and Makkah Masjid, lies on the southern bank of the river. The city has grown over the centuries on both banks and is now a sprawling metropolitan area that spreads out in all directions from the Musi river.

Related Topics:
Telangana - Deccan - Musi - Charminar - Makkah Masjid

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