Charminar Located in the heart of old Hyderabad, this structure was 1591 Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah to commemorate the eradication of plague after he had shifted his capital from Golkonda to Hyderabad. The iconic monument is a square structure with 20 metre high towers in each of its four corners.
Mecca Masjid Construction of this huge mosque was started by Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah in 1617 and completed in 1694 by Aurangzeb. The mosque is made of granite and can accommodate about ten thousand worshippers at a time.
Golkonda Fort Situated 11km from Hyderabad, this once imposing fort complex now lies in ruins. Yet, it remains one of the most enduring tourist attractions of the region.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, one of the most tech savvy states in India. The city is also known as the city of pearls as it is a major centre for the dealing of pearls. Legend has it that the founding of the city is linked to the story of the young prince, Muhammad Quli, who fell in love with Bhagmati, a common maiden from a nearby village across the river Musi. When Muhammad Quli ascended the throne he built a grand structure, the Charminar, at the place where village once stood and named the place Bhagnagar after his beloved. The city was later named Hyderabad.
Reaching Hyderabad
By Air Several flights operate from Hyderabad?s N.T. Rama Rao domestic and Rajiv Gandhi international terminals. The city enjoys good connectivity to most destinations in India and several others overseas.
By Train Hyderabad?s main railway station is located in its twin city of Secunderabad. This station houses the head office of the Southern and Central Railways. Being an important station, it is connected to all major destinations in India.
By Road Hyderabad is well connected to its neighbouring states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Orissa. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation maintains a well laid out system of roadways, which connect Hyderabad to almost every city and town.
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, one of the most tech savvy states in India. The city is also known as the city of pearls as it is a major centre for the dealing of pearls. Legend has it that the founding of the city is linked to the story of the young prince, Muhammad Quli, who fell in love with Bhagmati, a common maiden from a nearby village across the river Musi. When Muhammad Quli ascended the throne he built a grand structure, the Charminar, at the place where village once stood and named the place Bhagnagar after his beloved. The city was later named Hyderabad.
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