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Charminar |
Charminar - a major landmark of Hyderabad with four
graceful minarets located in the old city of hyderabad. It
is built by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah as a memorial for plague
victims. Charminar in most occasions is used to represent
the city and the state and is hailed as a unique Deccan
monument. It is in the midst of Charkaman which are four
archaways leading to roads in all four directions of the
Charminar monument. It has the signature style of Islamic
architecture. This great tribute to aesthetics looks sturdy
and solid from a distance and, as one moves closer, it
emerges as an elegant and romantic edifice proclaiming its
architectural eminence in all its detail and dignity.
Charminar looks equally spectacular at night when it is
illuminated. Apart from being the core of the city’s
cultural milieu, it has become a brand name.
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Mecca Masjid
Hyderabad
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Makkah Masjid was built during the reign of Muhammad
Quli Qutb Shah, the 6th Qutb Shahi Sultan of Golconda (now
Hyderabad). The three arched facades have been carved from a
single piece of granite, which took five years to quarry.
More than 8,000 workers were employed to build the mosque.
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah personally laid the foundation
stone. The construction was later completed by Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb after conquering Hyderabad.
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi
dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil
brought from Mecca, the holiest site of Islam, and used them
in the construction of the central arch of the mosque, thus
giving the mosque its name. It formed the centerpiece around
which the city was planned by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah.
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Chowmahella Palace |
Chowmahalla Palace Chowmahallat (4 Palaces), was a
palace belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was
the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official
residence of the Nizam.One monument that in its intrinsic
grandeur still exudes the power of yore is the Chowmahalla
Palace. (Chow means four. And Mahal means Palace. Chow-Mahalla
therefore means four palaces). While Salabat Jung
initiated its construction in 1750, it was completed by the
period of Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V, the V Nizam ensured
its completion between 1857 and 1869.
It is believed to be modelled on Shah of Iran's palace in
Tehran.
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Nizams's Museum
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The museum is a repository mainly of souvenirs, gifts
and mementos presented by dignitaries to the last Nizam
gifts and mementos presented to the last Nizam on the
occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations in 1936. Models
made of silver of all the landmark buildings in Hyderabad,
and citations in Urdu about H.E.H. Mir Osman Ali Khan. a
wooden writing box studded with mother-of-pearl, diamond and
gold-studded daggers, caskets, and silver ittardans (perfume
containers) presented by the raja of palvancha. silver
coffee cups studded with diamonds and silver filigree
elephant with mahout are on display. A 1930 Rolls Royce,
Packard and a Jaguar Mark V are among the vintage cars on
display.
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Golconda Fort
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Golkonda or Golla konda (shepherd's hill) a ruined city
of south-central India and capital of ancient Kingdom of
Golkonda (c. 1364–1512), is situated 11 km west of
Hyderabad. Golkonda was originally built by the Kakatiya
dynasty. However, the most important builder of Golkonda was
Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah Wali, the fourth Qutub king of the
Qutub Shahi Dynasty. Ibrahim was following in the spirit of
his ancestors, the Qutub Shahi kings, a great family of
builders who had ruled the kingdom of Golkonda from 1512.
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Qutub Shahi
Tombs- 7 Tombs
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Mohd. Quli Qutb Shah died at the age of 49 on January
11, 1612 A.D., exactly 400 years ago. The corresponding date
as per the Hijri calendar is Saturday, the 17 Zul Qadah,
1020 A.H. This inscription in Persian is engraved in
‘Naskh' script and can be seen at the foot of the tomb.
Incidentally, on the same day his son-in-law, Mohd. Qutb
Shah, who built the Mecca Masjid, ascended the throne. Mohd.
Quli Qutb Shah's 31-year rule is considered a high point of
the Qutb Shahi dynasty. He modelled Hyderabad on the lines
of Isfahan in Persia on a grid pattern with the
architectural marvel, Charminar, at the centre.
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Salarjung Museum
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The Salarjung Museum is the third largest museum in
India housing the biggest one-man collections of antiques in
the world. It is well known throughout India for its prized
collections belonging to different civilizations dating back
to the 1st century. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III
(1889–1949).The paintings of legendary Raja Ravi
Varma,Aurangzebs sword, Jade crafted daggers of, Emperor
Jehangir, Noorjahan and Shah Jehan. A wardrobe of Tipu
Sultan and A tiffin box made of gold and diamond,The
furniture collection belonging from the time of Louis
14th-17th and Napolean.
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Falaknuma Palace
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Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in
Hyderabad. It belonged to Paigah Hyderabad State but it was
later owned by the Nizams. It was built by Nawab
Vikar-ul-Umra, the then Prime Minister of Hyderabad and the
uncle and brother-in-law of H.H. The Nizam VI, Nawab Mir
Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur. Falak-numa literally means "Like
the Sky" or "Mirror of the Sky" in Urdu. In 2000 Taj Hotels
started renovating and restoring it. The new renovated hotel
was opened in Nov, 2010
Retrace the steps of Nizams, European royalty, enchanting
Begums, distinguished Heads of State and walk the walk of
Kings through this Palace in the sky. 2000 feet above
Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma Palace's 60 beautifully refurbished
and lovingly restored rooms allow you to journey into the
clouds and into the glided ages, where grandeur and excess
is celebrated and savoured in equal measure.
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Purani Haveli
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Purani Haveli is situated to the south east of Afzal
Gunj Bridge near Dewandevdi in Hyderabad. It is a U-shaped
housing complex with a single storied central building in
typical European fashion, flanked by two double storied
oblong shaped wings. Purani Haveli is a palace located in
Hyderabad, India. It was the official residence of the Nizam.
It was also known as Haveli Khadeem, which means old
mansion, was constructed for Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III
(1803–1829) by his father Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II. The
palace also houses the Nizam's museum, which is dedicated to
the last Nizam of Hyderabad state. Currently the palace is
being used as a school and as an Industrial Training
Institute ITI.
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State Legislative
Assembly
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The Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Building, Hyderabad,
is the seat of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature. It was built
in 1913, the building was originally the Hyderabad Town
hall. The Citizens of Princely state of Hyderabad raised
money to build it to mark the 40th birthday of Nizam Mir
Mahboob Ali Khan in 1905. This white gem of Hyderabad's
architectural splendor was designed by specially
commissioned architects. It adjoins the picturesque public
gardens. A 22 feet tall bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi,
stands on a 6 feet pedestal in the Assembly building
precincts.
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Asman Garh Palace
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Asman Garh Palace is a palace located in Hyderabad,
India. The name meaning, Asman for Sky, and Garh for home,
since the palace was located so high on a hillock. It is
located on the road from Malakpet and Dilsukhnagar.The
palace presently hosts a museum displaying archaeological
relics. The palace presently is converted into a school.
Asman Garh Palace Hyderabad which was designed and built by
Sir Asman Jah, a noble belonging to the Paigah family and
one time Prime Minister of Hyderabad State.
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Taramati Baradari
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Taramati Baradari was a sarai (a caravan station for
traders and travelers) as part of Ibrahim Bagh, a Persian
style garden built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub
Shah, the second Sultan of Golconda. The Baradari was
constructed on the banks of the Musi river. The tourism
department attributes the name to the reign of the Seventh
Sultan of Golconda, Abdullah Qutb Shah who as an ode to his
favorite courtesan, Taramati, is said to have named the
sarai Taramati Baradari. Taramati Baradari pavilion has 12
doorways and was constructed to allow cross ventilation and
is one of the most indigenous techniques to have been used
at that time
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Nehru Zooligical
Park
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Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are
housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the
Indian rhino, Asiatic lion, tiger, panther, gaur, orangutan,
crocodile, python, as well as deer, kangaroos, antelopes,
and birds.
Nehru Zoological Park (also known as Hyderabad Zoo) is a 380
acres (150 ha) zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the three most visited
destinations in Hyderabad. It is named after the first prime
minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Hussain Sagar
Lake
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Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh,
India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the
rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 5.7 square
kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet
the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large
monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the
lake which was erected in 1992. The Huge Buddha Statue
statue that can be seen in different photos and pitures of
Hyderabad is a Buddhe Statue in the centre of the Lank
called as Hussein Sagar or Locally Known as Tank Bund. This
is approachable with a short boat ride from Lumbini Park and
takes about 10 mins to the centre.
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Ramoji Film City
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Every year, the studios attracts over a million
tourists, and the complex creates revenues in billions of
rupees. Located at the entrance of the film city are the
3-star hotel, Tara and a 5-star hotel, Sitara for the film
production units as well as for tourists. Once inside, there
is Hawa Mahal, an intricate miniature Golconda Fort, which
is on a hilltop from which one can have a Bird's-eye view of
the whole studio. The vintage Film City coaches shuttle
visitors around the studios on a guided tour. There are
several settings in the studios which lead the visitors from
streets of the Mauryan Empire or the Mughal Empire or even
the American Old West. There's also the famous Hollywood
sign displayed on the hills at the studios.
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Hyderabad is known as The City of Pearls, as once
it was the only global center of large diamonds and natural pearls
trade. Many traditional and historical bazaars are located around
the city. The Laad Bazaar situated near Charminar has shops that
sell pearls, jewellery and products such as silverware, Nirmal,
Kalamkari paintings and artifacts, bidriware, lacquer bangles
studded with stones, saris, handwoven materials silk and cotton ware
are made. The following is a list of tourist attractions in
Hyderabad.
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