Monday, February 27, 2017

Hyderabad, City of Pearls

Hyderabad located on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, the capital of Telangana. This city was founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, and later it changed hands from the Qutb Shahi dynasty to Mughals. Later Mughal viceroy Asif Jah I created his own dynasty, known as the Nizams of Hyderabad. Historically it was known as a pearl and diamond trading centre, and even today it is known as the 'City of Pearls'. 



Today the city has historical side which forms the the Old City of Hyderabad one can immerse one self into the grand history of the city showcased by its impressive old structures. Other side of the city is much younger Hi-Tech City, or 'Cyberabad' comprising of malls, multiplexes, clubs, pubs and sleek restaurants.



The places of interest here are:
  • Charminar
  • Mecca Masjid
  • Golconda Fort
  • Qutb Shahi Tombs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
  • Taramati Baradari
  • Birla Mandir
  • Nehru Zoological Park
  • Hussainsagar Lake
  • Buddha Statue of Hyderabad
  • Chowmahalla Palace
  • State Assembly
  • Ramoji Film City
  • Hyderabad Botanical Gardens
  • Paigah Tombs
  • Sudha Cars Museum
  • Toli Masjid
  • Salarjung Museum
  • Telangana State Archaeology Museum

28 comments:

  1. What a marvelous city!

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  2. Beautiful post. Nice pics from Hyderabad.
    Waiting for more.
    Greetings.

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  3. Looks like a busy thriving place to be, have a great week.
    Maggie.

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  4. Happy Mosaic Monday Rajesh

    much love...

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  5. I never know hyderabad is located on hilly terrain! Nice brief on the city and excellent shots as well

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  6. My goodness that is a busy city Rajesh! I had read and heard about the traffic in your country, but I think this is the first time I've seen it on your blog.

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  7. What a magnificent city gate!

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  8. It looks like a beautiful city.

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  9. Long back I went to Hyderabad...but I couldn't enjoy the light and sound effect in Golkonda Fort due to rain..

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  10. Beautiful & interesting photos - enjoy your week!

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  11. what a magnificent city gate! with all the life and activity, that is amazing image.

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  12. Great pictures of a great city!

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  13. wonderful pictures... intriguing place I guess to?

    Have a nice ABC-day / -week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
    http://melodymusic.nl/20-h/

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  14. Anonymous21:53

    very interesting. wish i could go.

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  15. Wow! Lots to see there and it has a great history.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  16. What a magnificent Gate to the city and such wonderful architecture,
    i would dearly love th visit your lovely country but I'm afraid it's not possible now.
    We just confine ourselves to holidays in the UK.
    Travel insurance would cost almost as much as the holiday for older travellers and with particular health issues.
    I shall just carry on reading about all the interesting places i would like to travel to on ABCW.
    Best wishes,
    Di,
    ABCW team.

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  17. So many of these lovely old cities have a very modern part as well, - which can be good!

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  18. Amazing gate! Great shot with the crowd. Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Wonderful images and lovely places ~ thanks,

    Wishing you a peaceful week ~ ^_^

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  20. So many great buildings! I imagine the wealth of pearls and diamonds reflect on them. #OurWOrldTUesday

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  21. What a beautiful city!

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  22. Lovely shots! I like that first one.

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  23. Something about that arch really appeals to me

    ROG, ABCW

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  24. Such a beautiful city - I prefer the old part - malls don't appeal to me!
    I presume the magnificent archway was one of the original entrance gates into the city.


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  25. The Mughal architecture is so stunning. The Mughals are my favourite period in Indian history.

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