Hyderabad CITY HISTORY

CITY 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. It is one of the fastest growing cities of India and has emerged as a strong industrial, commercial, technology center, gives a picture of glimpses of past splenders and the legacy of its old history.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. Inadequacy of water, and frequent epidemics of plague and cholera persuaded 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. Hyderabad's fame, strategic location and Golconda's legendary wealth attracted Aurangazeb who captured Golconda after a long seize in 1687.

After this defeat the importance of Hyderabad declined and the city fell into partial ruins. As the Moghul empire decayed and began to disintegrate, the viceroy, Asaf Jah I proclaimed himself the Nizam and established independence rule of the Deccan. Hyderabad once again became a major capital city, ruled by successive Nizams of the Asaf Jahi dynasty until the state was merged into Indian Union in 1948. SECUNDERABAD: In 1798, a subsidiary alliance for military and political cooperation was signed between the Nizam and the British East India company. There after an area north of what is now the Hussain Sagar was established as a cantonment. The area was named Secunderabad after the then Nizam, Sikander Jah. From nawabs and pearls to the world's hi-tech happening point, the city's journey is fascinating. The sprawling metropolis is coming to terms with itself at the start of the new millenium. The Qutb Shahi dynasty founded the Kingdom of Golconda, one of the five kingdoms that emerged after the break up of the Bahamani Kingdom. The Qutb Shahis ruled the Deccan for almost 171 years.All the seven rulers were patrons of learning and were great builders. They contributed to the growth and development of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic literature and culture in Hyderabad. During the Qutb Shahi reign Golconda became one of the leading markets in the world of diamonds, pearls, steel for arms, and also printed fabric. The glory of the Golconda kingdom ended in 1687, after a valiant struggle. Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal ruler, captured Golconda after a siege that lasted eight months. Abul Hasan Tana Shah, the last king of Golconda, was imprisoned at Daulatabad, where he died after twelve years in captivity. With the conquest of the Deccan and the South, Aurangzeb succeeded in expanding the Mughal Empire to cover the entire sub-continent. However, after his death in 1707, the Empire rapidly declined. At that time , the Deccan was administered by a Subedar or viceroy of the Mughal Emperor. Mir Quamaruddin, the Governor of the Deccan, who bore the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk Feroze Jung Asif Jah, declared his independence from Mughal rule in 1724. He thus became the first Nizam and the founder of the Asif Jahi dynasty. Asif Jah I continued to maintain Aruangabad, which had been founded by the Mughal rulers as the capital of his new state. In 1769, Nizam Ali Khan Asif Jah II, shifted the capital to Hyderabad. The seven Nizam's of the Asif Jahi dynasty ruled the Deccan for nearly 224 years, right up to 1948. During the Asif Jahi period, Persian, Urdu, Telugu and Marathi developed simultaneously. The highest official positions were given to deserving persons irrespective of their religion. Persian was the official language up to 1893 and then Urdu up to 1948. When the British and the French spread their hold over the country, the Nizam soon won their friendship without bequeathing his power. The title "Faithful. Ally of the British Government" was bestowed on Nizam VII. The British stationed a Resident at Hyderabad, but the state continued to be ruled by the Nizam. The rule of the seven Nizam's saw the growth of Hyderabad both culturally and economically. Huge reservoirs, like the Nizam Sagar, Tungabadra, Osman Sagar, Himayath Sagar, and others were built. Survey work on Nagarjuna Sagar had also begun during this time. Hyderabad, under the Nizam's, was the largest princely state in India. Area wise it was as big as England and Scotland put together. The State had its own currency, mint, railways, and postal system. There was no income tax. Soon after India gained independence, Hyderabad State merged with the Union of India. On November 1, 1956 the map of India was redrawn into linguistic states, and Hyderabad became the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

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http://www.ghmc.gov.in/hyd/hydhistory.asp

Welcome to Seven Wonders of Hyderabad! The following are the 12 nominations for seven wonders of Hyderabad. Please learn about these nominations from the following, enjoy hundreds of photographs (876), dozens of 3600 panoramic views (44), and please vote forseven wonders you like. You don't have to be a Hyderabadi in order to vote.
Birla Mandir	Charminar	Golkonda Fort
HITECH City	Hussain Sagar	Mecca Masjid
Osmania Arts College	Paigah Tombs	Qutub Shahi Tombs
Ramoji Film City	Salarjung Museum	Silparamam

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http://7wondersofhyderabad.com/

Welcome to Hyderabad, India

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Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest city of India. A 400 year old metropolis is known for its rich culture, grand history, delicious food and hub of Information Technology.

CharminarBuilt by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1590-91

Why we Love Hyderabad

• Affordable cost of living in comparison to other metro cities.
• A comparatively safer city where women can commute at night.
• Communication is easy for non locals as the locals understand/speak both Hindi and English.
• A thriving cosmopolitan culture.
• New eateries which offer different cuisines mushrooming across the city.
• Fabulous resorts for weekend getaways.
• The booming IT and pharma industry has ensured terrific job opportunities
• Irani chai, Hyderabadi biryani and bangles from Lad bazaar.
• Historical monuments of Qutb Shahi and Nizams.
• Necklace Road, the city’s answer to Marine Drive, Mumbai
• Fabulous collection of pearls that are a speciality here.
• Outer ring road that will help ease traffic congestion.
• Lavish real estate properties that make living a regal experience.
• Pleasant weather all year through.
• A thriving Tollywood industry.
• A rocking nightlife

The history of this city is very interesting as many rulers from Qutb Shahi to Asaf Jahi (Nizam) dynasty ruled this city leaving a regal past, magnificent palaces and sweet memories.

This city was the largest princely state in India, with its own flag, currency and coins, postal system, railway, an airline and even its own radio. It was a state in which the ruler received the allegiance of families holding estates which in size, population and richness surpassed the territories of several other Indian states.

Today this modern city is famous worldwide for Information Technology. Many MNCs and Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Google and many others have setup their offices and R&D’s centres here in this beautiful city of India.

Hitec CityHyderabad Information Technology Engineering Consultancy CityA major information technology township built in Madhapur

Last few years have been very important in the development of this city as various mega projects have been approved by the Government which includes Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad, Fab City, Hardware Park, Seven Star Hotel and the list goes on.

Some leading International Universities are ready to open their campuses here.

Recently the city got extended in-terms of area, as big as Singapore, and second biggest city in India, by merging 12 municipalities and eight villages and got a title of “Greater Hyderabad”.

With this expansion there is a huge demand of land properties, hence many national and international companies have targeted this city for mega real estate projects. Already a handful of International Real Estate companies completed many projects successfully and received a good response from local and NRI investors.

Every student and employee in India is willing to study and work here, because of top-class institutions, large organizations, better opportunities, pleasant weather, friendly people and tasty food.

Once you visit this amazing city, then you too will definitely want to stay for a lifetime.

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http://www.hyderabadplanet.com/

Hyderabad International Airprot

GMR Aviation Academy appointed as Airport Council International’s Global Training Hub for the Asia Pacific Region Hyderabad, 28th November, 2009 : GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) and Airports Council International, (ACI World) Geneva, have signed an agreement for the appointment of the GMR Aviation Academy as a Global Training Hub for the Asia Pacific region. The agreement was signed in Hyderabad today, by Mr. Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Business Chairman, Airports, GMR Group and Ms. Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI World. Through this agreement, the GMR Aviation Academy will facilitate ACI’s training opportunities that help develop managerial and operational standards, and spread knowledge of best practices throughout the world’s airports. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. P. Sripathy, CEO, GHIAL said, “Considering that the other such training hubs within Asia Pacific are located at Dubai in the UAE, Incheon in South Korea and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, the GMR Aviation Academy will provide an ideal training venue, not just for the professionals from within the airports in India, but also from those in the SAARC countries. “And with twelve new greenfield airports that will be coming up, and a majority of the existing 126 airports that are operated by the Airports Authority of India which will be upgraded, there will be a substantial increase in the number of requirements of adequately trained staff that are employed by airports, their suppliers and the different service providers. “The GMR Aviation Academy will be geared up to provide the best, professional training that the qualified instructors from ACI will impart here in Hyderabad”, Mr. Sripathy added. Ms. Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI World, who made a presentation on “Forging a vision of sustainable aviation”, said that, “Simply put, airports are capital intensive businesses highly dependent on economies of scale. Even in a downturn airports have to invest to provide capacity for the future. And user charges may have to increase. “I note that India has some of the lowest user charges in the world but India has also lagged behind in providing capacity. Now that India is indeed providing the capacity the airlines and the communities need, it is only natural that user charges will have to rise, at least in the short term”, she added. Airports Council International (ACI), the voice of the world’s airports has 1700 member airports. ACI Global Training was established to make training opportunities more accessible, and help develop managerial and operational standards at its member airports worldwide. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., (GHIAL), has signed an agreement with the world’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, CFM International (CFM) to set up a Maintenance Training Centre Hyderabad, 30th October, 2009 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., (GHIAL), has signed an agreement with the world’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, CFM International (CFM), to establish a new CFM56 maintenance training center to support its customers in the South Asian region. CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Snecma (SAFRAN Group) of France and General Electric Company (GE) of the United States.

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http://www.hyderabad.aero/

Hyderabad India

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http://www.hyderabad.org.uk/