Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Telangana is a must visit for tourists in South India. Located on the banks of the Musi river, this picturesque city was founded by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah, one of the most renowned Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1591. According to local mythology, the city derives its name from the fascinating love story of Bhagmati, Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah.Sultan falls in love with Bhagamathi, a court dancer. Quli Qutub Shah named the town Bhagyanagaram as a mark of their love. She converted to Islam and married Sultan after renaming her as Hyder mahal. Consequently, the city has also been renamed Hyderabad.
The city of Hyderabad, Khutli Qutub Shah, ruled for almost a century until the city was conquered by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who invaded South India. After the founding of the Asif Jahi dynasty in 1724, the first Asif Ji took over Hyderabad and surrounding areas. Asif Jah Dynasty was named as the Nizams of Hyderabad. The rich history of this picturesque area of the rich Nizam era spread to the colonial period. The Nizam of Hyderabad was ruled by the British rulers for over two hundred years.
From 1769 to 1948 the area served as the capital of the Nizams. After the Operation Polo, the last Nizam ruler signed a Coronation Agreement with the Indian Union and made Hyderabad the then state capital of Andhra Pradesh and independent India. Cultural identity and distinction are owned by Hyderabad. Hyderabad city is the proud city of telangana.
The city of Hyderabad has now been ranked as the best place in the map due to the development of the glorious ancient city of technology. Many people are settled here from Hyderabad to different parts of the country for livelihood in high tech corporate offices. Despite the many techno parks, the attraction of the ancient world attracts minarets, bangles, kao lumas and fortresses.
These places tell you stories of the Nizam Kings and the courtesan of the dancers in ancient times. There is a lot of things that can be found in the history book by a small walk in old Basti in Hyderabad. By now, the love story of Bhagmati and Khuli Qutub Shah is echoing the Golconda Fort. Still, gravity and kindness can be seen in local people.
The city of Hyderabad is a haven for the historians and the backpackers to hunt for many wonders. Charminar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum and Hussain Sagar are some of the famous tourist attractions in Hyderabad.
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