Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. It
is a city of beauty, balance and tradition. It is a
place where love still lives on. The city nurtures in
its heart the love story of a young prince, Muhammad
Quli and a village belle, Bhagmati that laid the foundation
of the city. The construction of the city was completed
in 1592. Today's Hyderabad is cosmopolitan, richly endowed
with a variety of cultures. Hyderabad is also known
as the second Silicon Valley in India after Bangalore.
Hyderabad - the Pearl City of India - is famous for
its minarets and its pearl bazaar.
History of Hyderabad : Hyderabad was, in fact,
created by combining the old princely state of Hyderabad
with the Telegu-speaking portions of the former state
of Madras . The Chalukyas held sway till the 10th c.
when the Cholas seized power. In the 14th c., Muslim
power reached this southern state and for centuries
ruled over this princely state. It was finally was taken
over by a General of the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb.
The General's successors, called Nizams, ruled the state
till Independence.
Culture of Hyderabad : Beautiful crafts, vibrant
religious festivals, a varied cuisine and the sonorant
mother tongue, Telugu, are some of the indelible impressions
of this state. Kuchipudi is the famous classical dance
form of Andhra Pradesh. Tribal dances contribute in
equal measure to the artistic heritage of Andhra Pradesh.
Tholubommalaata, a shadow puppetry theatre is a fascinating
folk art.
Society: Friendly and warm, the Andhras are an
ancient people, who can trace their roots and history
to the Mauryan period, an interest in arts, crafts and
dance. Andhra Pradesh is also a rich mosaic of cultures.
Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus live in relative peace
and harmony. The Tirupati is, however, the trump card
for the state's tourism industry drawing people from
all over the country and worldwide. Donations from Tirupati
alone, have led to the establishment of a university,
several hospitals & schools.
Occupation in Hyderabad :
More than 70 per cent of its population live by agriculture,
growing rice, other cereals and pulses. The major bulk
of India's virginia tobacco crop is grown in Andhrapradesh.
Industrial growth has transformed the landscape into
precious pits of copper, mica, coal and manganese.
Hyderabad 's Handicrafts:
Lacquer toys, Anakapalli articles, Ikat weaving, Pembarthi
Sheet Metal Ware, Nirmal pottery, Bidriwork as well
as Gadhwal, Pochampalli and Dharmavaram silk saris are
some of the amazing handlooms and handicrafts Andhra
Pradesh is renowned for. Durgi, Allagadda and Tirupati
are three of the major centers of stone art. Telengana
is particularly well known for its folk paintings. Banjara
needle craft, Kalamkari, the pen-painted fabrics of
Machilipatnam and Kalahasti; Silver Filigree of Karimnagar
and Budithi handicraft of Srikakulam are other handicraft
specimens.
Climate of Andhra Pradesh:
varies from 41-20 degree centigrade in summer (March
to May) to 32 -13 degree centigrade in winter (january
to February). June to December are the monsoon months
and the weather remains hot and sultry. October to February
is the best season.
Places to see
The Charminar :
The majestic architectural hub of the city stands at
the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, built by Mohammad
Quli Qutub Shah in 1591. The structure is square, each
side measuring 100 feet, with a central pointed high
arch at the center. The minarets, their domed finials,
rise to 180 feet from the ground. The whole edifice
contains numerous small decorative arches arranged both
vertically and horizontally.
The Mecca Masjid :
Mecca Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India
accommodating upto 10,000 people. Located near the Charminar,
the construction of the Masjid was begun by Muhammad
Qutb Shah in 1617 and completed by Quranzeb in 1693.
It is a grand edifice with a huge courtyard. The other
two mosques--the Jami Masjid and the Toli Masjid--are
small and modest structures in the city.
Golconda Fort :
This 16th century fortress is a majestic monument, which
lies on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. It
speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and
exudes a palpable sense of history. Golconda has been
known as famous center for diamonds, and the diamond
mines boast of some of the most renowned diamonds in
the world. The Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda,
as did the Darya-i-Noor, the Orloff, the Pitt, and the
great table of the Nizam. It is thus regarded as a place
worth visiting.
Hussain Sagar :
Hussain Sagar is a large artificial lake lake in the
midst of the city and was constructed in 1562 AD. Also
known as Tank Bund, it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad
and Secunderabad. It was built by Ibrahim Qutb Shah
in around 1550, in gratitude to Husain Shah Wali, who
had cured him of a disease.
How to reach?
BY AIR : Hyderabad is connected
with all the major cities of India by Indian Airlines,
Air India and Jet Airways flights. Flights link Hyderabad
with Delhi, Port Blair, Bangalore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad,
etc.
BY RAIL : Hyderabad is linked with
the metropolitan cities by train. One can also get off
at Secunderabad, which is very close Hyderabad.
BY ROAD : Hyderabad and its sister
city Secunderabad are situated on the junction of two
important National Highways: NH 7 (Varanasi-Nagpur-Hyderabad-Kanyakumari)
and NH 9
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