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.

History

For a detailed history of the city, please see the History of Hyderabad.

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Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fourth ruler of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty, in 1589. Hyderabad has since then been the meeting place of many different cultures and traditions. Over the centuries, the city has been ruled by the Qutb Shahis, the Mughals, the Asaf Jahis and after independence, the people themselves. Historically, Hyderabad has been the city where the distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of North India and South India meet.

Related Topics:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah - Qutb Shahi Dynasty - Mughal - Asaf Jahi - North India - South India

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