Hyderabad - The City Of Nawab.
Introduction
Hyderabad is one of the famous capital city in India. This place is a Capital city of AP (Andhara Pradesh). This city is spread oven an area of 625 square Kilometers. This Place is located 1778 feet above the sea level on the famous Deccan Plateau. This place is better known for its Culture, Delicious Cuisines and historical background. In year 1591, this famous city is discovered by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. In year 1562, two similar sister cities such as Hyderabad and Secunderabad was made in the era of Ibrahim Qutab Shah. Both sister cities separated from each other by the famous Husain Sagar lake. In the modern era, Hyderabad and Secunderabad are called as one and give rise to the India's six biggest Metropolis city known as Hyderabad. Apart from this, Hyderabad is also known as other Nick name like The City of Nizam, The City of Nawab as well as The City of Peral. This modern city is better known for its ancient traditions as well as its modernity. This makes this city a unique among all. When you visit this city, you find a large number of Information Technology Industry that really shows its importance in the modern era. Apart from this Information Technology, Hyderabad is also known as the hub for biotechnology and Pharmaceutics. This place is famous for its Telugu Film Industies. This place holds the second largest position in the field of Tollywood. The famous Ramoji Film City, this place act as a center for this Film city.
Way to visit Hyderabad
You can reach this place with the help of various modes such as Airway, Roadway and railway. If you prefer Airways, this place is well connected with other part of India by air. National as well as International airline fly their flight on a Regular basis. This place is well connected with other countries too. You can find many International and domestic Terminals. N.T. Rama Rao Domestic Terminal is a word used for the domestic terminal in Hyderabad whereas Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal is a Word used for International Terminal.
Whereas some like Railway, if you prefer railway, Hyderabad has an excellent rail route that connects all major and minor cities of India. The Sister city of Hyderabad known as Secunderabad, this is also a place where the southern as well as northern Indian railways develop its Head Office. In this city, you can prefer train from any three major railway stations such as Hyderabad Railway station, Secunderabad railway station, Stoppage for every train from rest two railway station and Kachegunda railway Station around Hyderabad. The Secunderabad is one of the important railway stations because train running from the Kacheguda railway station and Hyderabad railway station make their stoppage at this Station.
If you prefer roadway, you have a lot of options as this place is well connected with almost all major cities by road. In Hyderabad, you find a state government bus service known as APSRTC (The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport co-operation). This bus service is easily connected with the city as well as National Highways.
Some of the popular Tourist destination in Hyderabad
This place is full of various Kinds of ancient monuments, various gardens as well as Museums. These are the reasons that attract a lot of tourists to this place every year. This city is famous for some of the popular attractions such as the popular Golconda fort of Hyderabad, You must remember Kohinoor Diamond Extracted From this place. Apart from this you find Charminar, the symbol of Hyderabad, Popular Qutub Shahi Tomb, various persian architecture etc. You can find some of the stunning artistry on marble, The paigah Tombs are one of the examples of such Artistry. Not only this, you are going to see another Tomb, The Raymond Tomb that is constructed in memory of Famous French General. In Hyderabad, you are going to find a famous Museum that has a collection of about 40,000 art that is collected by various part of the World known as the Salar Jung Museum. Due to the presence of such as attraction, this place is also a destination for tourist from all over the world.
1. Famous Qutub Shahi Tomb in Hyderabad.
This Famous Tomb reflects the architectural work that is a combination of Exact Indian and Persian Style. This famous fort is decorated with colorful Ornaments and constructed with the help of grey Granite. This Tomb is constructed on a Square surface having height. It is a Domed shaped Tomb and at the base, this tomb is surrounded by arches. At the time of concentrated, blue as well as green tiles were used to cover this famous tomb. Only a few of the tiles left. Among all ancient monuments, this famous tomb is the largest and having a height of around 43 Meters. During the era of Qutub Shahi, this tomb is considered as one of the holy place. There is a yearly festival known as Deccan Festival organized by the state government of Hyderabad keeping this famous tomb as the backdrop. This is celebrated as one of the biggest ceremonies in Hyderabad. Many artists, Musician, Dancer and theatre Artist are invited from various part of the country in order to perform here.
2. The famous Charminar of Hyderabad.
This Ancient monument is located at the center of Hyderabad. This famous Monument becomes the reflection of Hyderabad from a longer duration of period. Granite and Lime mortar is used to make this stunning monument. This reflects the beauty of architecture related to Cazia Style. You you go on the the second roof on the western side of famous Charminar, you find a Mosque. This fort has a height that can be covered after climbing 151 steps toward the upper side of this fort. At this place, you really feel peace and calm. You are able to see the large portion of Hyderabad from this place. If you want to enjoy the beauty of Hyderabad, you need to reach the highest peak of Charminar Fort.
3. Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
This Fort constructed around 1507 era. At that time this was constructed with mud. After the arrival of Qutub Shahi, they decide to reconstruct this fort with Marvelous Granite. The beauty of this fort lost after the arrival of Mughals. They totally make this beautiful fort in heap ruins with their arrival. In Hyderabad, this fort holds a very strong position in term of majestic monument. This famous Fort reflects the culture and tradition that is old as around 350 years related to Hyderabad. This place is famous as a best mining destination in ancient period. It importance of this fort as a Diamond field is unique as the world famous Kohinoor diamond found at this place. In terms of construction, this famous Golconda Fort is developing on a Granite that is almost 124 meters in length. You can enter into this famous fort through eight gates. Among all gates, Fateh Darwaza is a name given to the main gate. The fort is surrounded by hills, this all looks charming and attractive. If you want to enjoy its charming sound and delightful light, come to this famous fort.
4. The Hyderabad's Paigah Tomb.
The most amazing fact of this Tomb relates to its design and patterns. That force every visitors to see this tomb. The Paigah nobles hold a very important position in society as the Paigah nobles found very near to the Nizams. The Security of the state as well as defenses are thing that must be maintained by these Paigah nobles. The founder of the Paigah Noble service is famous Nizam Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh. In era between 1755 to 1805, this service is used by Second Nizam. The Nizam was also known as Shams-UL- Umar, The person which is different from others. In year 1786 the Nizam Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung got buried in the lobby of this complex.. The amazing arts, Litecture and different sports are also supported by these Paigahs. These Paigah nobles are very much respected by each and every rulers as well as by the local people too.
5. The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad.
This Museum has a large collection of art from various part of the world. This Museum is the oldest museum, you are going to see in Hyderabad city. Some of the stunning collection of almost extinct antiques increases the beauty of this Museum. If you think that within an hour you are able to visit this big museum, you are wrong. You have to keep a full day in your hand to visit this Museum properly. You can find some of the important collection of Mir Yousuf Ali Khan or Salar Jung III at this Museum. Salar Jung III is not a founder of this famous Museum. This Museum is founded by Nawab Mir Laiq Khan or Salar Jung II, father of Salar Jung III along with Nawab Mir Turab Ali Khan or Salar Jung I, father of Salar Jung II as well as the Grandfather of Salar Jung III. This is a place where you can find around 40,000 collections of different Items. This all items are collected from different part of the World. In the Founder gallery of this famous Museum, you are able to see the picture of Salar Jung, the Famous Nizams of Hyderabad. If you are a book lover, the Museum have a famous Library that contains a large number of preserved books.
6. Hyderabad's Raymond Tomb.
This is a Tomb of a person who is appointed as a soldier in the army of a Ruling Hyderabad's Nizam. But his bravery and importance taken this ordinary Soldier on the position of the General of Army in short duration of Time. This General is respected among Hindus as well as Muslims. Musa ram is a name given by Hindus whereas Musa Rahim is used by Muslims. This General is still respected by a large number of people as they use incense sticks close to his tomb on each and every anniversary of this General. This show a high respect for this General by masses of the people. The structure of the Raymond's tomb is like a Cone-shaped. Black granite tiles are used to make this Tomb. The dimension of this tomb 30 Meters wide, 10 Meters high and 55 meters long. The famous Hyderabad City Center is very near to this Raymond Tomb at a distance of 8 Kilometers. This famous Tomb is remaining closed on Friday. On the rest of the day, this tomb remains open for visitors. From 9:30 in Morning to 4:30 evening, this tomb remains open for visitors and tourist.
7. Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City.
Most of the tourists visit this place because of this attraction. The Complex related to this famous Ramoji Film Studio is properly equipped with all kinds of man made as well as natural Backgrounds. As a tourist you can reach this place which is 24 Kilometers away from The Hyderabad City. In year 1996, Ramoji Rao, founder as well as head person of the Ramoji Group opens this famous studio. This famous Studio is responsible for all kinds of Productions weather it is pre, post or simply production. You can find all the latest gadgets in this Studio. The Infrastructure is really stunning. This Studio is equipped with about 450 ready made Locations. Some of them such as Locations of gardens, Advanced laboratories, location for outdoor, various Studio Floors and many more.
8. Hyderabad as a HITEC City.
Hyderabad is totally a city covered with high tech technology. Hyderabad is the HITEC city. The full form of this HITEC is Hyderabad Information Technology Engineering Consultancy City. This HITEC word is a real Contrast against the city that is full of ancient Monuments and places. You can find a village, Shilparamam that is famous for its arts and Crafts very near to this City know as the hub of Technology. This View is really amazing and cannot find anywhere around the world. Hyderabad is also known as a High tech city means, you can go to find some some of popular Information Technology companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Wipro and Infosys and many more such like this.
9. Hyderabad's Osmania University.
This is the 7th oldest university in India that is preferred for higher Studies as well as 3rd oldest university in located in the southern part of India. This University is stand for al at least 90 years in the field of Higher studies. Apart from higher studies, this university develops some of the field such as Academic field, Social as well as Economic field related to this state. Students from India as well from other countries prefer this university for higher education. This university is Internationally recognized. The National Accreditation and Assessment Counil, that is a (UGC) University Grants Commission awarded this university as the number one university.
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