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 Although
Hyderabad is now the capital of Andhra Pradesh and one
of India's largest cities, its days as the capital of
the Qutab Shahi dynasty, as a center of the Mughal empire
and as the seat of the wealthy Nizams have left an indelible
mark. Regardless of Hyderabad's increasing importance
in modern India , the city most people are drawn to
is the Hyderabad of history. The first dynasty to make
an impact here was that of the Quatb Shahi Kings who
rose to power in the 16th century. Upon arrival in Hyderabad
they promptly built the city's most famous landmark,
the Charminar. Until they
moved to Hyderabad in 1590 they ruled from the near
by fortress at Golconda.
The Micca Masjid, near
the Charminar , is one of the world's largest and most
impressive mosques. Hyderabad is an important center
in the air transport network of south India. The other
prominent places in Hyderabad include Hussain
Sagar the largest of the lakes of Hyderabad around
which the city is spread. The twin lakes of Osman
Sagar and Himayat Sagar
were the sole suppliers of drinking water.
Naubat Pahad, are now adorned by two pavilions
and a hanging garden. There is Nehru
Zoological park. The Vansthalipuram
Deer Park, has many species of deer and other
wildlife. The Birla Planetarium
is one of the most modern in the country. Then there
is the Salar jung
Museum.
Other museums of interest are Government
Archaeogical Museum, Birla
Archaeological Museum & Khazana
Museums. The Public Garden
is a well laid out gardens. |
