Hyderabad
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.
The Boundaries of Hyderabad district are Nalgonda district, Mahaboobnagar district,
Karnataka state and Medak district in the East, South, West and North directions
respectively.
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.
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.
Accessibility: Hyderabad has a domestic and an International airport
at Begumpet about 16 km from the city. Secunderabad is a major junction and
headquarters of the South Central Railway Zone. The district has an extensive
network of National highways and other roads. It is well connected by road with
all the important towns in the State.
How to Reach This Place
Road : Hyderbad, being Capital city is well conected by Road from all
major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.
Rail : Being headquarter of South Central Railway , Well connected from
all major cities of India.
Hyderabad & Secunderabad Rly Stations.
Air : Has international airport.
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