About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the largest capital of the state of Telangana. At over 12.
2 million, it has the

largest population of any city in the state Hyderabad is an A-1 city under the terms of
development priorities. It is also known as city of pearls or city of Nizams. The people of
Hyderabad are called Hyderabadis.
Hyderabad was founded in 1591 AD by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah on the banks
of river Musi. It was later ruled by the Mughal governor Nizam Asaf Jah I who then
founded the Asaf Jahi Dynasty (Also known as The Nizams). There were a total of 10
Nizams with the last one being Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII.
The city is home to the Ramoji Film City which spans an area of over 2,000 acres (8.1 km2;
3.1 sq mi). The movieindustry here is called The Hyderabad Deccan Urdu film industry
(also known as Deccanwood).
History
Tomb of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah near Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India.
Archaeologists have found Iron Age sites in Hyderabad that are 2,500 years old.[9] These
sites have been found near Haythnagar and Ramoji Film City,[10] and have burials and
tools.[10] The Qutub Shahi kings ruled Hyderabad till 1687 when the city was taken over by
the Mughals. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah was a Qutub Shahi ruler who ordered the
construction of the Charminar as a mosque.[11] Nawab Abdul Hassan Shah who is
popularly known as Tanisha was the last Qutub Shahi ruler of Hyderabad before
Aurangzeb captured it in 1687.[12] Asaf Jah was declared the governor of Hyderabad by
Aurangzeb.[13] This is how the Asaf Jahi Dynasty began which ruled Hyderabad till 1948.[14]
Hyderabad became a princely state in 1947 after collaboration with India. But soon the
Nizam had to sign an Instrument of Accession to the Union of India so that Hyderabad
becomes a part of India.[15] On 1 November 1956, the province of Hyderabad was divided
into Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh on the basis of language. So,
Hyderabad came into the Telugu speaking community and thus became the capital of
Andhra Pradesh.[16] The state of Telangana was formed on 2 June 2014 and separated
from Andhra Pradesh retaining Hyderabad as it's capital.
The city has now developed in fields of IT with four IT colleges including JNTU
(Jawaharlal Nehru's Technological University ).[17] The rise of International Airport and
real estate has a major impact on the development of Hyderabad.[18]
Geography
The Mecca Masjid
Hyderabad is situated at the Deccan Plateau, 500 meters above the sea level[19] and most of
the area is rocky.[20] Paddy is the main crop grown and other crops include Bengal gram,
groundnut, sugar cane and sunflower. Hyderabad was found on the banks of Musi river in
1591. Today that area is known as old city where Mecca Masjid and Hussain Sagar Lake
exist.[21] The area has many official buildings and that area is very old.[22] From the recent
time, Hyderabad has been merged with Secunderabad. This has led a large, united and
populous city with many villages surrounding it.[23]
Climate
Hyderabad has a hot, wet and dry climate. The monsoon or rainy season is from late June
until late October.[24][25][26] On average, 32 inches of rain falls on the city each year. The
highest temperature ever recorded was 51.5 °C (113.9 °F) on 2 June 1966. The lowest
recorded temperature was 1.1 °C (43 °F) on 8 January 1946.[27][28] It is cooler in the
evenings and mornings because the city is high above sea level.[28]
Population
The city has a population of over four million.[29] Hindus form the majority[30] while
Muslims are 40% of the population. The Muslim community of Hyderabad is largest in
Telangana.[31] Muslims are mainly located in and around the old city. Christians are small
in number in the city. Famous churches include those around Abids and Secunderabad
like St. Joseph's Cathedral.[32]
Culture
Architecture
Charminar is actually founded as a Mosque and later by archaeological department

changed into a monument. Charminar has long been the icon of Hyderabad. The name
means "Four minarets". The towers rise to a height of 48.7 m above the ground. There is a
mosque with 45 prayer spaces in the upper storeys of the building.
The Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. In the 16th century, it was
the center of a busy diamond trade. The outer wall of the fort is 10 km around.
Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the city. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began
building it in 1617. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb finished the building in 1694. The mosque
is made of granite. The main hall of the mosque is 75 feet high, 220 feet wide and 180 feet
long. Ten thousand worshippers can fit inside at the same time. The entrance arches are
made of single slabs of granite. It is believed that Muhammed Quli had bricks made from
earth brought from Mecca. He used them the central arch of the mosque. This explains the
name of the mosque.
The Chowmahalla Palace was Asaf Jahi dynasty capital. The Nizam entertained official
guests and royal visitors here.
Nawab Viqar al-Umra built Falaknuma Palace in 1872. The palace includes sculptures by
artists from Florence.
Language
Telugu, Urdu and Hindi are mainly spoken in Hyderabad.[33][34][35] English is also spoken
among the educated people. The Telugu varies across the state but the language remains
the same.[35]
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Country India
State Telangana
District Rangareddy
Founded 1592
Commissioner B.Prasada Rao
Greater Hyderabad Municipal
Planning
Corporation, Hyderabad
Agency
Metropolitan Development Authority
Population 6,809,970
Language(s) Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
7,073 square kilometres
Area
(2,731 sq mi)
Codes
Pincode 500 xxx
Telephone +91-40
website www.ghmc.gov.in

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Charminar is actually founded as a Mosque and later by archaeological department

 "Hyderabad Population 2019- Current Population of Hyderabad City".

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