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Guide - Hyderabad Tour
Hyderabad Tour
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad
has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage,
traditionally hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution
that has already attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here.
The fifth largest city in India and has a population of over 2.2 million.
Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous Diamond markets, glass embedded
bangles and the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine. It has a Hindu - Muslim culture
with a number of monuments of historical importance. Legend says that in
1589 Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty
founded a new city along the banks of river Musi for his ladylove, Bhagmati.
The city was then called Bhagyanagar. Later when Bhagmati entered the royal
family, she was honored with the title Hyder Mahal. And Bhagyanagar became
Hyderabad. There are no forests in this district, and this district is the
Smallest district in Andhra Pradesh and the densest one in the whole State.
India's First Cigarette Charminar was produced from Vazir Sultan Tobacco
factory situated at Azamabad area, which has more than a Hundred years of
manufacturing experience on this branded Cigarette. Apart from this Many
Public Limited Companies like B.H.E.L, H.A.L, DRDO, MIDHANI, NFC, ECIL,
CITD, HMT etc are placed in this District.
The major water sources for the twin cities are Singur Project on River
Manjeera in Medak district and Osman sagar on River Musi at Gandipet.
Hyderabad with its rich cultural backdrop is famous for its Bangles and
Ivory products. Osmania University the Oldest one in Andhra Pradesh established
in 1919, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu
University, Acharya N.G.Raga agricultural University, Ambedkar Open University,
Hyderabad University (Central University) are Chief pioneers in educational
establishments in the district.
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