Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the meeting place of the orloal and the accident and the influence of the Hindu and the Muslim cultures. It is tholilth most populous city in India and attracts people from different parts of the country this to the fact that it still retains an oriental character and glamour which is the outcome a long historical process based on respect, regard and love for each others languito customs and mode of living.
Hyderabad was founded in the late 16th century by the Qutubshahi dynasty a line of kings known, apparently, for their beautiful " Monuments, Mosques and Mir tresses".Situated as it was city soon acquired considerable military importance, IN fabulous Diamond markets, too, were well-known. With the Mughal empire seeklau expansion in the South, the days of the Qutub Shahis were numbered.In 1687, the Emperor Aurangzeb swooped down from Delhi and captured the city.
After his death in 1707, the Mughal empire crumbled, his viceroy in Hyderabad the young Asafjah, declared himself independent calling himself "Nizanul-Mulk"or"Rnija Iator of the Land" he founded his own dynasty: A dynasty that would, far seven qua* tions, rule a kingdom larger than France, a dynasty whose scions would be includtul among "The Richest Men In The World".The Nizams, held sway over Hyderabad until 1948, when the state was merciful with the Indian Union.
Every tourist visiting India, must make a trip to Hyderabad city in India, where you can see an astonishing blend of ancestral heritage with the modern IT sector. Hyderabad, also known as City of Nizams, is a city that was named after a queen Hyder Mahal. Hyderabad literally means the 'city of Hyder'. The city of Hyderabad has its own individual character, which is evident in the beautiful, ancient palaces and the equally modern, and state-of-the-art offices and buildings. The IT sector has made such a deep impact on the ancestral Hyderabad city that the city is often called as 'Cyberabad'. The city of Hyderabad has a co-sister city, which is called as 'Secunderabad'. A man-made lake called the Hussain Sagar Lake divides both the cities.
The city of Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, which is spread over the Deccan Plateau and is the fifth largest metropolitan city in India. If shopping is your passion, you can pick up some distinctive items such as the famous Hyderabadi pearls and other handicrafts, which are unique to the city of Hyderabad and flaunt it with pride.
Hyderabad provides scrumptious delicacies to tease your taste buds. It is high on the spicy content so watch out! Keep some water ready on your side in case you accidentally chew on red hot chilies! The food is authentic and is a culmination of the Mughlai cuisine and the traditional Hyderabadi style. Though the cuisine is predominantly vegetarian, the people on the coast do eat fish and prawns cooked in sesame or coconut. Rice toddy is the locally brewed alcoholic drink.