The document provides an overview of the city of Hyderabad, India. It discusses the city's history dating back to 1591 when it was founded by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah. It highlights several important landmarks in Hyderabad including the Charminar monument, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum, and sites of historical and cultural significance. The document also provides information about local cuisine, shopping areas, and popular hotels in Hyderabad.

1. HYDERABAD THE CITY OF "NIZAMS"

2. HYDERABAD : AT GLANCE Fifth largest in the country and legendary in terms of history, culture and technological progress. The city is one of the 3 most important cities in southern India and holds an important position on the tourist map of India . Population : 4.70 million Population Density : 14497 (person/Sq km) Area : 217 Sq Km Literacy : 71.5% Average Temperatures Summer (Mar- May) : 24- 27 Deg C Monsoon (Jun-Sep) : 22-30 Deg C Winter (Oct -Feb) : 12-22 Deg C Climate : Tropical Rainy Language : English/Telugu/Urdu

3. A BRIEF HISTORY…!!! Hyderabad the capital of Andhra Pradesh, founded in the year 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, The fifth sultan of Qutb Shahi dynasty, offers a fascinating panorama of the past, with richly mixed cultural and historical tradition spanning over 400 years. The history of Hyderabad begins with the establishment of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Quli Qutb Shah seized the reins of power from the Bahamani kingdom in 1512 and established the fortress city of Golconda. Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah to venture outward to establish new city with the Charminar at its centre and with four great roads fanning out four cardinal directions. Quli Qutub Shah ( Founder of Hyderabad)

4. CHARMINAR The monument was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the eradication of plague, shortly after he had shifted his capital from Golkonda to what now is known as Hyderabad Quli Qutb Shah prayed for the end of plague and took the vow to build a masjid on that very place. He ordered the construction of the masjid which became popular as Charminar because of its four characteristic minarets (possibly depicting the first four khalifs of Islam). The top floor of the four-storeyed structure has a masjid which has 45 covered prayer spaces and some open space to accommodate more people in Friday prayers.

5. CHOWMAHALLA PALACE Nizam Salabhat Jung is credited with initiating the construction of this palace complex in 1750 and Nizam Afzar-ud-Dawla Bahadur who ensured that it was completed between 1857 to 1869.The Chowmahalla complex which is a replica of the ShahÕs Palace in Teheran, Iran, consists of two courtyards with elegant palaces, the grand Khilwat (the Durbar Hall), fountains and gardens.

6. GOLCONDA FORT The 13th century Golconda Fort was built by the Kakatiya kings. The existing structure was later built by Qutub Shahi Kings into a massive fort with granite walls having eight gates and 87 bastions spread upto 7 kms, in circumference over a span of 62 years. Golconda Fort, popularly known in Telgu as "Golla Konda", which means "Shepherd's Hill",

7. SALAR-JUNG MUSEUM Hyderabad's Salarjung Museum, the third largest museum in India is one of the largest one-man-collections in the world. Mir Yusuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III (1889-1949) served as Prime Minister to Nizam 1912, Thereafter he dedicated his whole life collecting antiques and art, which were the only passions of his lonely life. It is a royal treat to the connoisseurs with a collection of over 43000 art objects, 9000 manuscripts and 47000 printed books. The collections include Indian Art, Middle Eastern Art, Far Eastern Art, European Art, Children Art along with a Founders gallery and a rare manuscript section. Indian Art includes stone sculptures, bronze images, jade carvings, painted textiles, wood carvings, miniature paintings, modern art, ivory carvings, textiles, metal-ware, manuscript, arms & armour etc

8. JAMA MASJID The white towers of the Jama Masjid, the oldest mosque in Hyderabad, rise a few meters from the Charminar. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in the year 1597 after the completion of the Charminar. Within the premises of Jama masjid lie the ruins of an old Turkish bath. The Jama Masjid is still frequented by a large number of Muslims and remains one of the principal places of worship in the city.

9. BIRLA MANDIR An enchanting modern Birla Mandir located in south end of Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, stands atop the Kala Pahad, the twin hillock of the Naubat Pahad. The Birlas (industrialists who have also built several temples in India in this century) built this temple in 1976. This modern enchanting temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu), constructed with white marbles from Rajasthan. irla Mandir combines the architectural styles of Orissan and South Indian temples. A Rajagopuram built in the South Indian style greets the visitors. The tower over the main shrine of Lord Venkateswara called the "Jagadananda Vimanam" is built in the Orissan style, the inner shrine of the temple is a replica of the Venkateswara temple at Tirupati.

10. WINE & DINE

11. CHINESE Golden Dragon Golden Dragon is speciality Chinese restaurant of hotel Taj Aromas of China: One of the world class Chinese restaurant, with a collection of Chinese dishes that are exquisite and authentic . Mainland China : Mainland China is one of the popular Chinese restaurant in India. The restaurant serves authentic cuisine from major part of china. Nanking : Nanking menu include soup, noodles and wanton, rice, fish, chicken, vegetable dishes and cool and hot drinks.

12. CONTINENTAL Little Italy : An Italian vegetarian restaurant, Little Italy's menu is very extensive and has too many choices to pick from. Galloping Gooseberries : Galloping Gooseberries is a perfect place for die hard continental foodies in the city.

13. MULTI-CUISINE RESTURANT The Jewel of Nizam It is a multicuisine restaurant in Hotel Golkonda which offers mouth watering cuisines of Hyderabad, Indian and oriental delights. Encounters Restaurant Located inside hotel Taj Krishna, it is a perfectly furnished restaurant for all day dining. It offers a variety of tasty national and international cuisines. O rchid Orchid is a multi cuisine restaurant situated in the lobby of katriya hotel. They have a wide variety of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.

14. MUGHLAI Zafraan Zafraan offers a royal taste of Mughlai and other North Indian dishes.

15. NORTH WEST FRONTIER Jiva Veg Kitchen Jiva Veg Kitchen is one of the famous restaurant which offers authentic Rajasthani with North Western veg cuisine .

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17. PUBS & DISC 10 Downing Street Bottles and Chimney(B&C ) Dublin Ahala Touch Liquids Phirangipani Sixth Element

18. 5 STAR HOTELS Taj Banjara Taj Residency The Tulip Manohar Hotel Sitara The Grand Kaktiya Sherton Katriya De Royal

19. 4 STAR HOTELS Amrutha Castle Green Park Golkonda Aditya Park Inn Quality Inn Residency The Central Court Hotel Baseraa Inn

20. The Historic City of Hyderabad is a Shopper's Delight! From the world famous pearls to traditional arts & crafts, from textiles of all modern brand names to ethnic wear, the city offers an astounding variety of shopping. And what's more unlike many other cities, shopping is not confines to a particular area in Hyderabad. If you want to take home the delights of Hyderabad, take a stroll in many markets in the evening... the city is bound to charm you with its warm touch and hearty glitter. The main shopping areas include Basheerbagh, Abids and Nampally. You can find everything in the biggest showrooms form jewellery, textiles, handicrafts to footwear, ready-mades and general goods in the markets. Other favoured places are Begum Bazaar (brassware), Laad Bazaar (diamonds, pearls and precious metals) and Mahatma Gandhi Road. The other areas in the City, which are turning into hubs for shoppers include Ameerpet, Himayatnagar, Begumpet, Somajiguda and Punjagutta. The City also offers mega malls, these malls bring everything under one roof from shopping to entertainment and food, giving the shoppers a unique experience.

21. Pearls & Jewellery : Carrying on the ancient prosperous pearl trade, of the expensive, the exclusive, and the rarest in the world, Hyderabad still remains the pearl capital Lac bangles : Hyderabad itself is known for its bangles made of glass and lacquer and studded with stones. The place to shop for bangles of the largest variety and at reasonable prices is the Laad Bazaar adjacent to the historic Charminar Handicrafts - Handicrafts and toys are among the most sought-after pieces for the shopper in Hyderabad . Bidriware , 'Kalamkari' , Paintings from Cheriyaland brass metalware from Pembarti are some of famous work Handlooms & Sarees - the magic of the hands:Hyderabad has innumerable showrooms that showcase the most distinctive heritages of the city - Handlooms. Dharmavaram silk saris , Narayanpet saris , Pochampalli saris , Gorgeous Gadwal

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