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Hyderabad pronunciation (help· info) (Telugu: హైదరాబాదు,Urdu: حیدر آباد , Hindi: हैदराबाद) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the region of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad has an estimated metropolitan population of 6.1 million (61 lakh), making it India's sixth-largest metropolitan area. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hyderabad also called as- The City of Nizams, is also one of the most developed cities in the country. It is now a hub of information technology (or IT), ITES (BPO) and biotechnology. Hyderabad may refer to: Hyderabad, the independent state Hyderabad State, the pre-1956 state India Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad district (India) Begumpet Airport, also known as Hyderabad Airport Hyderabad Central, a huge shopping mall in Hyderabad Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh, a... Image File history File links Hyderabad. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Look up million in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A lakh (Hindi/Nepali : लाख, Urdu: Ù„Ú©Ú¾, Bengali: , Telugu : లక్ష, Tamil : இலட்சம்) is a unit in the Indian numbering system, widely used both in official and other contexts in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Pakistan. ... This article lists the top fifty metropolitan areas in India by population as of 2007. ... Dark green region marks the approximate extent of northern India while the regions marked as light green lies within the sphere of north Indian influence. ... The geographical south of India includes all Indian territory below the 20th parallel. ... Information and communication technology spending in 2005 Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. ... ITES means IT (Information Technology) Enabled Services. ... The structure of insulin Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. ...

Hyderabad and Secunderabad are the twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar (bound by the 'Tank Bund'), a man-made lake made during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562. , Secunderabad   is twinned with the city of Hyderabad, the latter being the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hussain Sagar Lake on a misty morning Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. ...

The Charminar (Urdu/Hindi: "Four Minars") monument, built in the center of Hyderabad by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591, is a commemoration of the eradication of a plague in the region. Charminar (Devanagari: चार मीनार, Nastaliq: چار مینار) (translation: Four Towers), or a mosque of the four minarets, is a monument located in the City of Hyderabad, the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Portrait of Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1580-1612 A.D.) was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in south India. ... The bubonic plague or bubonic fever is the best-known variant of the deadly infectious disease caused by the enterobacteria Yersinia pestis (Pasteurella pestis). ...

Etymology

Hyderabad also known as Bhagya Nagaram(Bhagya-wealth,nagaram-city) in Telugu. Theories explaining the origins and etymology behind Hyderabad's name differ. A popular theory suggests that after founding the city, Quli Qutb Shah fell in love with and married a local Banjara girl known as Bhagyamathi. He named this city after her as Bhagyanagaram. Upon her conversion to Islam, Bhagyamathi changed her name to Hyder Mahal and the new city's name was correspondingly changed to match it, resulting in the eponymous name Hyderabad (literally, "the city of Hyder").^[2] Telugu may refer to: Telugu language Telugu literature Telugu people Telugu script Telugu films Look up Telugu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Etymologies redirects here. ... Portrait of Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1580-1612 A.D.) was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in south India. ... Banjaras are tribes in the Telangana region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, known locally as Lambada. Category: ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... An eponym is the name of a person, whether real or fictitious, who has (or is thought to have) given rise to the name of a particular place, tribe, discovery, or other item. ...

History

Main article: History of Hyderabad

Sultan Quli Qutb Mulk was the founder of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, the ruling family of the Golconda. The dynasty, previously a feudatory of Bahmani sultanate, declared independence in 1512. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a ruler of the dynasty, founded the city of Hyderabad on the banks of the Musi River in 1591;^[3] this relocation was intended to relieve a water shortage the dynasty had experienced at their old headquarters at Golconda.^[4] He also ordered the construction of the Charminar, the iconic monument of the city, in 1591, reportedly in gratitude to the Almighty for arresting the plague epidemic before it did irreversible damage to his new city.^[5] The city of Hyderabad is an historic city noted for its many temples, Churches, Mosques, and bazaars. ... Sultan Quli Qutb Shah (also transliterated in different ways) (d. ... The Qutb Shahi dynasty (whose members were also called the Qutub Shahis) was the ruling family of the kingdom of Golconda in southern India. ... Golconda was one of the Deccan sultanates. ... The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in southern India. ... Portrait of Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1580-1612 A.D.) was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda in south India. ... The Musi River is a river which passes through the city of Hyderabad in India. ... Golconda fort overlooking Hyderabad Golkonda, also Golconda, a ruined city of south-central India and west of Hyderabad, capital of ancient Hyderabad state (c. ... Charminar (Devanagari: चार मीनार, Nastaliq: چار مینار) (translation: Four Towers), or a mosque of the four minarets, is a monument located in the City of Hyderabad, the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. ...

As Qutb Shahi power and fortune rose during the 16th and early 17th centuries, Hyderabad became a center of a vibrant diamond trade. Golconda diamond mines are the birth place of the most famous diamonds in the world viz. Darya-ye Noor, Hope Diamond, Koh-i-Noor,the crown jewel in the crown of Queen Elizabeth. They contributed to the growth and development of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic literature and culture in Hyderabad. Some of the sultans were known as patrons of local Telugu culture as well. In the 16th century the city grew to accommodate the surplus population of Golconda and eventually became the capital of the Qutb Shahi rulers. Hyderabad became known for its gardens (called baghs) and its comfortable climate. The Qutb Shahi dynasty was the ruling family of the kingdom of Golconda in southern India. ... Golconda is a ruined city and fortress 11 km west of the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India. ... Darya-ye Noor The Darya-ye Noor (Persian for Sea of Light), is one of the largest diamonds in the world, weighing 182 carats (36. ... French Blue redirects here. ... This article is about the diamond. ... Motto Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit)  (Devanagari) Truth Alone Triumphs[1] Anthem Jana Gana Mana Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people[2] Vande Mataram I bow to thee, Mother[4] Capital New Delhi Largest city Mumbai Official Languages: Scheduled Languages: Hindi, English Hindi in the Devanagari script is... Anthem SorÅ«d-e MellÄ«-e Īrān Â² Capital (and largest city) Tehran Official languages Persian Demonym Iranian Government Islamic Republic  -  Supreme Leader  -  President Unification  -  Unified by Cyrus the Great 559 BCE   -  Parthian (Arsacid) dynastic empire (first reunification) 248 BCE-224 CE   -  Sassanid dynastic empire 224–651 CE   -  Safavid dynasty... Motto Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit)  (Devanagari) Truth Alone Triumphs[1] Anthem Jana Gana Mana Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people[2] Vande Mataram I bow to thee, Mother[4] Capital New Delhi Largest city Mumbai Official Languages: Scheduled Languages: Hindi, English Hindi in the Devanagari script is... Islam (Arabic: ; ( â–¶ (help· info)), the submission to God) is a monotheistic faith, one of the Abrahamic religions and the worlds second-largest religion. ... Golconda is a ruined city and fortress 11 km west of the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India. ...

A Mosque in Hyderabad reflects past Islamic rule in the city

Mughal emperor Aurangzeb captured Hyderabad in 1687. During the short Mughal rule, the fortune of Hyderabad declined. Soon, the Mughal-appointed governors of the city gained more autonomy. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, who was granted the title Nizam-ul-Mulk ("governor of the country") by the Mughal emperor, defeated a rival official to establish control over Hyderabad. Thus began the Asaf Jahi dynasty that would rule Hyderabad until a year after India's independence from Britain. Asaf Jah's successors ruled as Nizams of Hyderabad. The rule of the seven Nizams saw the growth of Hyderabad both culturally and economically. Hyderabad became the formal capital of the kingdom and Golconda, the former capital, was all but abandoned. Huge reservoirs, like the Nizam Sagar, Tungabhadra, Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, and others were built. Survey work on Nagarjuna Sagar had also begun during this time; the actual work was completed by the Government of India in 1969. The wealth and grandeur of the Nizams is demonstrated by the fabled Jewels of The Nizams. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1067 × 1600 pixel, file size: 220 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Taken on June 3, 2007 by Flickr user: Maduraikaaran Travels Uploaded to Wiki by user:nikkul http://www. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1067 × 1600 pixel, file size: 220 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Taken on June 3, 2007 by Flickr user: Maduraikaaran Travels Uploaded to Wiki by user:nikkul http://www. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... Aurangzeb (Persian: (full title Al-Sultan al-Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Abdul Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Bahadur Alamgir I, Padshah Ghazi) (November 3, 1618 – March 3, 1707), also known by his chosen Imperial title Alamgir I (Conqueror of the Universe) (Persian: ), was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... Chin Qilij Khan Asaf Jah I was the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty that ruled Hyderabad state from 1724 to 1949. ... The Nizam of Hyderabads coat of arms Nizam-ul-Mulk, commonly shortened to Nizam, was the title taken by the Asif Jahi rulers of Hyderabad state in India. ... The Nizam of Hyderabads coat of arms Nizam-ul-Mulk, commonly shortened to Nizam, was the title taken by the Asif Jahi rulers of Hyderabad state in India. ... The Ashokan Reservoir, located in Ulster County, New York, USA. It is one of 19 that supplies New York City with drinking water. ... At a distance of about 144 km north-west of Hyderabad, a reservoir known by the name Nizamsagar was constructed across the Manjira River, a tributary of the Godavari River, between Achampet and Banjapalle villages of the Nizamabad district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... The Tungabhadra is a river of southern India. ... Osman Sagar is an artificial lake in the Indian province of Hyderabad, created by the damming of the river Musi in 1920. ... Himayat Sagar is located about 20 km from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... // Main article: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is one of the largest dams built in Asia, located between the cities of Guntur and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh (India). ... The Jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad state, the largest and richest collection of jewels in India. ...

After the Indian independence in 1947, under the terms of independence from the British, the the Nizam opted for independence or accession to the newly created Pakistan. The Nizam of Hyderabads coat of arms Nizam-ul-Mulk, commonly shortened to Nizam, was the title taken by the Asif Jahi rulers of Hyderabad state in India. ...

India, then, implemented an economic blockade and forced Hyderabad state to sign a Standstill Agreement with the Indian Union. On September 17, 1948, more than a year after India had gained Independence, the Nizam signed the Instrument of Accession to the Indian Union.

On November 1, 1956, the states of India were reorganized on linguistic grounds. The territories of the State of Hyderabad were divided between newly created Andhra Pradesh, Bombay state (later Maharashtra), and Karnataka. Hyderabad and the surrounding areas were added to Andhra Pradesh, based on the Telugu speaking community. Thus, Hyderabad became the capital city of the new state of Andhra Pradesh. Lately, the city has been subject to severe social tensions, as revealed in the aftermath of the 18 May 2007 Mecca Masjid bombing which soon was followed by the 25 August 2007 Hyderabad bombings. , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Mecca Masjid - File photo Wikinews has related news: Bomb blast kills at least seven at Mecca Masjid mosque, India On 18 May 2007, the old city area in Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, experienced a bomb blast. ... The Hyderabad bombings refers to the incident in which two bombs exploded almost simultaneously on 25 August 2007 in Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ...

Geography

Main Article: Geography of Hyderabad Hussain Sagar Lake The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. ...

Hussain Sagar Lake

The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Now known as the historic "Old City", home to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river. The city center saw a shift to the north of the river, with the construction of many government buildings and landmarks there, especially south of the Husain Sagar lake. The rapid growth of the city, along with the growth of Secunderabad and neighboring municipalities has resulted in a large and populous metropolitan area. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 467 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Uploaded on October 4, 2006 by Flickr User alosh bennett Uploaded by user:nikkul http://www. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 467 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Uploaded on October 4, 2006 by Flickr User alosh bennett Uploaded by user:nikkul http://www. ... Hussain Sagar is a lake in India built by Hazrat Husain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. ... Musi is the name of a river in India. ... Mecca Masjid - Late 19th Century Mecca Masjid - Now Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad, India is one of the oldest and the biggest mosques in India. ... Hussain Sagar Lake on a misty morning Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. ... , Secunderabad   is twinned with the city of Hyderabad, the latter being the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. ...

Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate climate, with hot summers from March to June, the wet monsoon season from July to October and a mild, dry winter from November to February. Annual precipitation is around 79 cm.

Culture

Birla Temple is one of the most prominent sites of Hinduism in the city

Hyderabad has been the meeting place of many different cultures and traditions. Historically, Hyderabad has been the city where distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of North India and South India meet. It is thus considered as the gateway to the South or gateway to the North. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... This magnificent temple with great architectural significance was built by the industrialists Birlas about a quarter centuary ago. ... Dark green region marks the approximate extent of northern India while the regions marked as light green lies within the sphere of north Indian influence. ... The geographical south of India includes all Indian territory below the 20th parallel. ...

Hyderabad is a cosmopolitan city and home to people practicing many religions. Hyderabadis, as residents of the city are known, have developed a distinctive culture which is a mixture of ancient Hindu traditions of Telugu people and Islamic Culture. This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Makkah masjid on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan Muslims praying by the historic Charminar after filling the Makkah Masjid, congregations of more than two hundred thousand pray on special occasions there. ...

Telugu, Urdu and Hindi are the principal languages spoken in Hyderabad. Both Urdu and Telugu have linguistically impacted on each other in this region. The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with influences of Telugu and Marathi, giving rise to a dialect sometimes called Hyderabadi Urdu or Deccani. “Telugu” redirects here. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... Hyderabadi Urdu (Urdu: حیدرآبادی اردو) is a dialect of Urdu spoken in Hyderabad, India. ... It has been suggested that Hyderabadi Urdu be merged into this article or section. ...

The Telugu spoken in Hyderabad and rest of Telangana prior to formation of the present state of Andhra Pradesh was very distinct from the one spoken in coastal Andhra. A large percentage of the population is also well-versed in English. Location of Telangana region Telangana region marked in white. ...

Women of all cultures and faiths in Hyderabad typically wear either the traditional Indian dress, the sari, or, increasingly, the Shalwar Qamis especially among the younger population. A large percentage of Muslim women in the city wear either the burqa or the hijab. The traditional Hyderabadi garb for females are the Khara Dupatta and the Shalwar Qamis, and for the males, it is the Sherwani. This is one of the more visible cultural attributes of Hyderabad.Hyderabad has got a mixed set of people forming a base from all regions of India. In fact Hyderabad is considered to be a transit place for the North and South of the Whole of India, with Sikhs, Gujaratis, Marathis, Bengalis, and others. While Muslim people are concentrated more towards the old city like Charminar, Secunderabad has got a more contemporary look with a concentration of Anglo-Indians. In general, Hyderabadi people are considered to be very friendly and hospitable. In fact hospitality is the other name of Hyderabadis. They take pride in talking in their local, typical, and vibrant Hyderabadi language which is a mix of Telugu,Hindi, and Urdu. For the city, see Sari, Iran. ... Salwar kameez, from Max Tilkes Oriental Costume, 1922 Salwar kameez (also spelled shalwar kameez and shalwar qamiz) is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... “Higab” redirects here. ... A Khara Dupatta and hyderabadi jewelry worn by a bride from Hyderabad The Khara dupatta (standing veil) is an outfit composed of a kurta (tunic), chooridaar (ruched pair of pants), and 6 yard dupatta (veil) and is traditionally worn by Hyderabad brides. ... Salwar kameez, from Max Tilkes Oriental Costume, 1922 Salwar kameez (also spelled shalwar kameez and shalwar qamiz) is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. ... An old-fashioned Hyderabadi gentleman wearing a formal Sherwani and Fez hat, that is designed by a designer in Lahore, Pakistan Sherwani (Urdu: شیروانی ) is a long coat-like garment worn in South Asia, very similar to an Achkan or doublet. ... Makkah masjid on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan Muslims praying by the historic Charminar after filling the Makkah Masjid, congregations of more than two hundred thousand pray on special occasions there. ...

Hyderabad's most popular public religious festival is for Hindus as the annual immersion of Lord Ganesh idols after the 10 day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Ananta Chaturdashi.(Locally known as the Ganesh Nimajjnanam). Bonalu is another festival which is celebrated with great fervour. Popular image of Ganesh In Hinduism, Ganesha (Gaṇeśa, lord of the hosts, also spelled Ganesa and sometimes referred to as Ganesh in Hindi, Bengali and other Indian vernaculars) is the god of wisdom, intelligence, education and prudence. ... Lord Ganesh Shiva Ganesh Chaturthi (IAST: , sanskrit: गणेश चतुर्थी) (Ganesh Festival) is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. ... Anant Chaturdashi is the last day of the Hindu festival of Ganeshotsav. ... Bonalu ( Telugu: బోనాలు ) is a Hindu festival celebrated in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and some parts of Telangana, in ritual honour of Mahankali, The Mother Goddess. ...

Not to forget the mighty, breathtaking procession of Muharram which takes place every year 10th Muharram (1st month of Islamic calendar). While this event is celebrated throughout the Muslim world, the old city of Hyderabad is known for its grand procession in which participants sacrifice their own blood by hitting on their heads, chest and back with sharp edge weapons (knives, swords and knives attached to chains). Muharram (Arabic: محرم ) is the first month of the Islamic calendar. ...

Hyderabadi cuisine

The Hyderabadi Biryani

Main article: Hyderabadi cuisine

The city's cuisine is a blend of Mughal, Persian and Telugu cuisine. Hyderabadi Biryani is an iconic dish of the region. Other culinary delights include Qubani ka Mitha, Double Ka Mitha (a sweet made with bread), Pheni (a sweet vermicelli delicacy eaten during the festival of Diwali or Deepawali (as it is said in Telugu), Nahari Kulche also known as paya and Haleem (a meat dish traditionally eaten during the holy month of Ramzan). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 353 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A picture of Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 353 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A picture of Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani. ... lucknowi biryani is original ircanation of all biryanis, biryani is indian food authentic indian recipe based indian rice called basmati found only in indian subcontinent. ... Hyderabadi Cuisine, a princely legacy, to an extent, is a blend of Mughlai cuisine and Persian cuisines. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... Look up Persian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... lucknowi biryani is original ircanation of all biryanis, biryani is indian food authentic indian recipe based indian rice called basmati found only in indian subcontinent. ... Diwali,or Deepawali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal) (Markiscarali) is a major Indian and Nepalese festive holiday. ... Hyderabadi Haleem of Hyderabad is known for its distinct Haleem. ... Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان ) is the ninth month of the Islamic year. ...

Indian Mithai (sweet) shops are popular for their ghee sweets. Mau'zzam Jahi Market, Nampally, is known for its fruit biscuits and the sweet Dil Khush. A family residing in Azeez Bagh palace in the old part of the city is famous for the preparation of Badaam Ki jaali (Almond lattice confection).^{[citation needed]} Also widely found on street-corners are cafes that offer Irani chai, Irani samosa and Osmania biscuit. A variety of Indian sweets Indian sweets consist of many different kinds of milk, sugar and flour-based confectionaries originating from the Indian sub-continent. ... Ghee in a jar Ghee (Hindi घी, Urdu گھی, Punjabi ਘੋ, Kashmiri ग्याव/گیاو - from Sanskrit घृत sprinkled; also known in Arabic as سمن, samn, meaning ghee or fat) is a class of clarified butter that originates in the Indian subcontinent, and continues to be important in Indian cuisine as well as Egyptian cuisine. ... This is a Hyderabdi bakery speciality, made out of Bread and mix of cake, and is very popular among the HYderabadis. ...

Economy

Cyber Gateway, Hyderabad's IT Corridor

Hyderabad is the financial and economic capital of the state. The city is the largest contributor to the state's gross domestic product, state tax and excise revenues. The workforce participation is about 29 percent. Starting in the 1990s, the economic pattern of the city has changed from being a primarily service city to being one with a more diversified spectrum, including trade, transport, commerce, storage, communication etc. Service industry is the major contributor, with urban workforce constituting 90% of the total workforce. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (900x500, 51 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (900x500, 51 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... GDP is an acronym which can stand for more than one thing: (in economics) an abbreviation for Gross Domestic Product. ... The tertiary sector of industry, also called the service sector or the service industry, is one of the three main industrial categories of a developed economy, the others being the secondary industry (manufacturing and primary goods production such as agriculture), and primary industry (extraction such as mining and fishing). ...

Hyderabad is known as the city of pearls, lakes and, lately, for its IT companies. The pearl market known as Laad Bazaar is situated near Charminar. Ornaments made with Rice Pearls can be bought from Char Kaman or the General Bazaar market. Products such as silverware, saris, Nirmal and Kalamkari paintings and artifacts, unique Bidri handcrafted items, lacquer bangles studded with stones, silk-ware, cotton-ware and handloom-based clothing materials are made and traded through the city for centuries. For other uses, see Pearl (disambiguation). ... Lake Clearwater, Ontario, Canada A lake is a large body of water, usually fresh water, surrounded by land. ... , Nirmal is a city, mandal headquarters and a municipality in Adilabad district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Qalamkari or Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, produced in various places in India. ... Biddery Ware is the ware of tin, copper, lead, and zinc, made at Bidar, in India. ... A handicraft shop in Delhi, India Handicraft, also known as craftwork or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools. ... In a general sense, lacquer is a clear or coloured coating, that dries by solvent evaporation only and that produces a hard, durable finish that can be polished to a very high gloss, and gives the illusion of depth. ... Bangles in Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. ... For other uses of this word, see Silk (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ...

Andhra Pradesh inherited from the State of Hyderabad great academic institutes and research labs, both public and private institutes with very diverse areas of interest. The infrastructural facilities for basic research in Hyderabad are some of the best in the country, hosting a large academic population from all over the country and beyond. Flag Capital Hyderabad Government Principality Nizam  - 1720-48 (first) Asaf Jah I  - 1911-48 (last) Asaf Jah VII History  - Established 1724  - Annexed by India September 18, 1948 Hyderābād and Berar   (Telugu: హైదరాబాదు Urdu: حیدر آباد) under the Nizams, was the largest princely state in India. ...

Hyderabad is a major centre for pharmaceuticals with companies such as Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Matrix Laboratories, Hetero Drugs Limited, Divis Labs, Aurobindo Pharma Limited and Vimta Labs being housed in the city. Initiatives such as Genome Valley and the Nanotechnology park are expected to create extensive infrastructure in bio-technology.^[6] Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Nano-technology Park is coming up in the 350 acre (1. ...

Like many Indian cities, Hyderabad has witnessed a remarkable growth in the real estate business, thanks to a predominantly information-technology-driven boom in the 1990s and the retail industry growth over the last few years which have spurred hectic commercial activity. A number of mega malls have come up or are being built in the city. Real Estate demand in the suburban and rural areas surrounding Hyderabad has gone up exponentially leading to reckless increase in prices over the past few years. Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. ...

For the advancement of infrastructure in the city,the government is building a skyscraper business district at Manchirevula with a 450m supertall APIIC Tower at its centre which upon completion will be the tallest building in India. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... APIIC Tower (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Tower) is a 100 plus storeyed,450 m supertall skyscraper currently under construction in Hyderabad ,India. ...

Information Technology industry

Main article: Information Technology industry in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad city is today known for its IT and IT Enabled Services, Pharmaceuticals and Entertainment industries. Many call centres, Business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, dealing with IT and other technological services were set up in the 1990s making it one of the major regions for call centre setups, technology development and KPO hub in India. Cyber Towers IT Park, Hyderabad on a clear evening sky. ... Information and communication technology spending in 2005 Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. ... ITES means IT (Information Technology) Enabled Services. ... Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon is drug, and logos is science) is the study of how chemical substances interfere with living systems. ... A stilt-walker entertaining shoppers at a shopping centre in Swindon, England Entertainment is an event, performance, or activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience (although, for example, in the case of a computer game the audience may be only one person). ... A call centre (Commonwealth English) or call center (AmE) is a centralised office of a company that answers incoming telephone calls from customers or that makes outgoing telephone calls to customers (telemarketing). ... Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the leveraging of technology or specialist process vendors to provide and manage an organisations critical and/or non-critical enterprise processes and applications. ...

The Cyber Towers IT Park, Madhapur.

The development of a township with state-of-the-art facilities called HITEC City prompted several IT and ITES companies to set up operations in the city. An aggressive promotion of growth in this area has led civic boosters to call the city "Cyberabad". Hyderabad has also been referred to as the second Silicon Valley of India next to Bangalore.^[7] There have been extensive investments in digital infrastructure within the city promoting the setting up of several campuses by a vast array of companies within the city. This list includes several multinational corporations having established their development centres in the city. The major areas where such campuses have been set up include Madhapur and Gachibowli. Image File history File links Cyber Towers, IT Park, Hyderabad File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Cyber Towers, IT Park, Hyderabad File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... HITEX Exhibition Center, HITEC City HITEC City stands for Hyderabad Information Technology Engineering Consultancy City, a major technology township built in Hyderabad, India. ... Information and communication technology spending in 2005 Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. ... ITES means IT (Information Technology) Enabled Services. ... For the Nintendo 64 game, see Space Station Silicon Valley. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Digital (disambiguation). ... Cyber Towers IT Park, Hyderabad on a clear evening sky. ... Madhapar is a medium sized town located in south western Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. ... Gachibowli is a suburb of Hyderabad. ...

Hyderabad is home to some of the best Fortune 500 Corporations. Microsoft has its development centre in Hyderabad which is its largest Product Development Centre outside the headquarters in Redmond, USA. GE, IBM, Motorola, Deloitte, Oracle, Google, Dell, Franklin Templeton, Ness Technologies, Qualcomm, Agilent, ADP, Bank of America, CSC, Verizon, Convergys are some of the other Fortune 500 companies that have significant presence in Hyderabad. Honeywell plans to open up a new R&D centre at Nanakramguda, outskirts of the city. Microsoft Corporation, (NASDAQ: MSFT, HKSE: 4338) is a multinational computer technology corporation with global annual revenue of US$44. ...

Indian IT Giants such as Satyam, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Polaris, Infotech, Apollo Health Street, Zavata Inc. and Mayur's group of industries also have set up their development centres in the city. Sonata Software plans to open its new development centre at Gachibowli.^[8] Another mega project is the proposed semiconductor fabrication facility to be built by a consortium of companies, Intellect Inc and Semindia, called Fab City.^[9]

Demographics

The city's population in 2006 was estimated to be 5.7 million, while the population of the greater metropolitan area was estimated at over 8.3 million. Hinduism and Islam are the most widely practiced religions in the city. The main languages spoken are Telugu, Urdu, Deccani, and Hindi. English is widely used in business, commerce and governance. In recent years, people of tribal origin, called Banjaras, have immigrated to the city in search of work in and brought in their own distinct culture and language called Gorboli which is spoken among banjaras only. hinduism also involves the exchange of male pun. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... The phrase Zaban-e Urdu-e Mualla written in Urdu Urdu () is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family that developed under Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, and Sanskrit influence in South Asia during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire (1200-1800). ... It has been suggested that Hyderabadi Urdu be merged into this article or section. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Education and research

Indian School of Business

Main article: Education in Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in southern India. It is a city with the most Educational Institutions in India. The city is home to three central Universities, two deemed Universities, and six state Universities. Among them is the flagship, Osmania University, established in 1917, which is the seventh oldest University in India and the third oldest in South India.^[10] Many institutes for technical education like Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, International Institute of Information Technology, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, ICFAI Business school, and medical colleges such as the Gandhi Medical College, Osmania Medical College and several other private medical colleges such as Deccan Medical College, Mediciti Institute of medical sciences and Shadan Medical College are located here. Also based here is the world-class Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Central University and the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Indian School of Business entrance. ... Osmania University (also known as OU in short) is a public university situated in the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) is a university main branch located at Kukatpally, Hyderabad. ... The International Institute of Information Technology (formerly Indian Institute of Information Technology), Hyderabad is an autonomous, self-supporting institution started in 1998 with seed support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. ... Gandhi medical college is one of the premier medical colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... OSMANIA MEDICAL COLLEGE—Mile stones It is one of the oldest and largest Medical Schools in the world. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... [University of Hyderabad Official Site] Also known as: University of Hyderabad Hyderabad Central University HCU ... The NALSAR Academic Block fom afar The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), University of Law was set-up in Hyderabad, India in 1998 to create a generation of able and competent lawyers who would join the Bar as well as the Bench. ...

Salar Jung Museum

Hyderabad has various research institutes such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL, which was accorded Central University status recently and subsequently renamed as the English and Foreign Languages University). It is the home of Maulana Azad National Urdu University as well as BR Ambedkar Open University. This educational infrastructure attracts students from all over the country and some beyond, especially from Africa and the Middle East. Due to the rising IT boom in the state, a new Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani campus is being set up new campus in Shamirpet area of Ranga reddy district an area in the outskirts of Secunderabad. A new IIT has been proposed by the central government in Medak District which is just an hour's drive from Hyderabad. Recently Georgia Institute of Technology signed an MOU for setting up its offshore campus in the city. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 800 pixel, file size: 74 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Taken by Venky (Venkat) Uploaded to Wikipedia by user:nikkul http://www. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 800 pixel, file size: 74 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Taken by Venky (Venkat) Uploaded to Wikipedia by user:nikkul http://www. ... The Salar Jung Museum is located in the city of Hyderabad, state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, IICT[1] IICT is a premier national level research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, (CSIR). ... The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is a pioneer organization in the field of biotechnology in India. ... Location of CIEFL campuses The Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL) (renamed as EFLU) is an autonomous institution of India, registered as a society. ... The Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a Central University located in the city of Hyderabad in South India. ... Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India (popularly known as BITS Pilani) is one of the oldest leading technology schools of India. ... Location of IITs The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), are an elite group of seven autonomous engineering and technology oriented institutes of higher education established and declared as Institutes of National Importance by the Government of India. ... The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia, Metz, France, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. ...

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had set up Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) in 1962, to work on the design and development of communication and radar systems. Currently, DLRL is involved in the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) of DRDO. Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) was set up by DRDO, which has diversified into the missile complex at present. It is developing strategic weapons for defence. Nuclear energy sector has a strong presence with three organisations under Department of Atomic Energy (India) such as Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), located here for conducting basic research and providing the much needed materials and technology required for carbon free energy generation. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is one of Asias largest defense contractors and a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Bangalore, India. ... The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is Indias premier research organisation for defence related matters. ... This article concerns the energy stored in the nuclei of atoms; for the use of nuclear fission as a power source, see Nuclear power. ... An Indian government department responsible for administration of Indias nuclear programme. ... Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) for Exploration and Research, with headquarters at Hyderabad and seven regional centers, is the oldest unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (India) (DAE), Government of India. ... The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad, India was established in 1971 as a major industrial unit of Department of Atomic Energy (India), for the supply of nuclear fuel bundles and reactor core components. ... Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) is a Government of India Enterprise under Department of Atomic Energy (India), established in 1967 to create a strong indigenous base in electronics. ...

See also: List of institutions based in Hyderabad, India

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Civic administration

Main article: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

The city is administered by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC),^[11] whose titular head is the Mayor who has few executive powers. In the past, the mayor was chosen by the legislative body of the corporation, but just before the last elections, the state government modified the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Act to stipulate that the mayoral election be held directly and simultaneously with the corporation elections. The real executive power of the corporation is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an IAS officer appointed by the Andhra Pradesh state government. The Mayor and the Corporation legislative body can and have been in the past dismissed by the state government. For several years elections had not been held for the corporation. Recently the corporation completed its full term and elections are due to the GHMC and for the post of Mayor. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is the urban planning agency that oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... The (IAS) is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India; other two services being the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). ...

Most part of the twin city Secunderabad and some parts of Hyderabad itself come under the jurisdiction of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) owing to a large presence of military units. The infrastructure and civic administration in these areas is controlled by SCB which comes under the ministry of defence of the union government of India. The President of the board is the incumbent Secunderabad area Indian army commander, who is of the rank of Brigadier, an one-star General officer. The executive powers are vested in the civilian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the cantonment board who is appointed by the defence ministry.

The GHMC is in charge of the civic needs and the infrastructure of the metropolis. Hyderabad is divided into 100 municipal wards, each overseen by a corporator. The corporators of the administration are elected through a popular vote, and almost all the state political parties field candidates.

The metropolitan area of Hyderabad covers two districts, Hyderabad and Rangareddi. The administration of each district is headed by a District Collector who is in charge of property records and revenue collection for the Central government. The district collector also oversees the national elections held in the city. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... The District Collector is a Central Indian Government appointee who is in charge of the governance of a district in a state. ... The Government of India (Hindi: भारत सरकार [1]Bhārat Sarkār), officially referred to as the Union Government, and commonly as Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of a federal union of 28 states and 7 union territories, collectively called the Republic of... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

The Hyderabad Police comes under the state Home Ministry and is headed by a Police Commissioner, an IPS officer. The city is divided into five police zones, each headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police. The Traffic Police is a semi-autonomous body under the Hyderabad Police. The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the services of the government of the state of India; others being Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Engineering Service,Indian Economic Service etc. ... A Deputy Commissioner of Police (abbreviation: DCP or DC, Chinese: 副警察总监) is the second most senior police rank of a senior officer in the Singapore Police Force above the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner and below that of the Commissioner of Police Categories: | | ...

Hyderabad is the seat of the State High Court and also has two lower courts - the Small Causes Court for civil matters and the Sessions Court for criminal cases. In Indian cities, the Small Causes Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to civil cases. ... In Indian cities, the Sessions Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to criminal cases. ...

Hyderabad elects two members to the Lok Sabha, the lower-house of the Indian parliament, who represent the constituencies of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. In addition, parts of the city overlap two other Lok Sabha electoral districts. Hyderabad elects thirteen representatives to the State's Legislative Assembly. The Lok Sabhha (alternatively titled, the House of the People, by the Constitution of India) is the lower house in the Parliament of India. ...

Transportation

Main article: Transport in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

The MMTS Necklace Road Station

Hyderabad is connected to the rest of the country by National Highways—NH-7, NH-9 and NH-202. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation^[12] established in 1932 started as a unit of the Nizam State Railways-Road Transport Division with 27 buses. It currently consists of a fleet of 19,000 buses. Hyderabad has the third largest bus station facility in Asia, with 72 platforms for 72 buses to load passengers at a time. Officially named as the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, it is locally known as the Imlibun Bus Station. The APSRTC operates point to point bus services which connect important places within the city. There are more than 4000 buses in the city running the point to point service.^[13] The yellow coloured Auto Rickshaw usually referred to as an "auto", is the most widely used taxi. Recently other automobiles like motorcycles and cars were introduced as taxi. Transportation in Hyderabad, India // Hyderabad city has an airport since 1930s at Begumpet. ... Download high resolution version (1024x768, 105 KB)MMTS - This is a MMTS station called Necklace Road File links The following pages link to this file: Hyderabad, India ... Download high resolution version (1024x768, 105 KB)MMTS - This is a MMTS station called Necklace Road File links The following pages link to this file: Hyderabad, India ... MMTS may refer to: Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS), Hyderabad, India Moscow Monorail Transit System Torreón (Mexico) International Airport ICAO code Category: ... The Network of National Highways in India National Highways in India is the class of roads maintained by the Central Government and is the main long-distance roadways. ... The Network of National Highways in India The list of National Highways in India gives a region wide listing of the Indian Highways, a class of roads maintained by the National Highways Authority of India. ... Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the leading transport corporation in Andhra Pradesh State, India. ... Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) also called Imlibun (means forest of tamarind trees). ... Imlibun is a bus stand in Hyderabad. ... Passengers and drivers meet at this auto rickshaw stand in Chennai. ...

Like other Indian cities, Hyderabad suffers from traffic congestion. One of the main problems is the extremely high number of two-wheelers (scooters, bikes, etc.) being used by the people in the city, as opposed to cars and/or public transport. Many a time, it has also been noticed that the drivers of auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers and buses drive quite recklessly, endangering not only themselves and other motorists, but also the growing reputation of the city. Several flyovers have been built to ease the congestion, but their impact on the poor traffic situation seems to be minimal, especially because an improvement in the traffic situation is dependent on, more than anything else, a change in the attitude of the drivers and motorists. An inner ring road going around Hyderabad within the city limits and outer ring road. The Andhra Pradesh Government has Sanctioned for the construction of a Metro to ease up the bustling traffic in the City.^[14] outside the city limits have also been planned.

Hyderabad has a combination of light rail transportation system known as the MultiModal Transport System (MMTS) and suburban railway system which offer connectivity between rail and road transport for the facility of the commuters. The South Central Railway headquarters are located at Secunderabad. The three main railway stations are Secunderabad Railway Station, Hyderabad Railway Station (Nampally) and Kachiguda Railway Station. The Begumpet Airport has domestic and international terminals. A new international airport is under construction at Shamshabad. The MMTS Necklace Road Station MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System) is Hyderabads city train service. ... The MMTS Necklace Road Station MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System) is Hyderabads city train service. ... South Central Railway-6 The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. ... Secunderabad Railway Station Secunderabad Railway station is the head quater of South Central Railway. ... Begumpet Airport (IATA: HYD, ICAO: VOHY) at Hyderabad, also known as Hyderabad Airport, is currently the only international airport in Andhra Pradesh. ... Shamshabad is a village near Hyderabad, India, and is the proposed site for the new Hyderabad International Airport slated to open in 2008. ...

Media

Main article: Media in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad   or Haydarābād // (Telugu: హైదరాబాదు,Urdu: حیدر آباد) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ...

Cinema

Hyderabad is home to the second largest film industry in India, Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood which produces approximately one hundred movies every year. Saradhi Studios, Annapurna Studios, Ramanaidu Studios, Ramakrishna Studios, Padmalaya Studios, Ramoji Film City are some of the notable film studios in the city. Hyderabad also has the most cinema halls in the country.^{[citation needed]} Telugu Cinema refers to the Telugu film industry. ... -1... Ramoji Film City (RFC) is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex, at nearly 1,666 acres. ...

The IMAX theatre

The first Hyderabad International Film Festival (HIFF) was organised in 2007 by the Hyderabad Film Club and Andhra Pradesh Film Directors Association. The festival included a competition section for short and documentary films and Golden Pearl was given away for the awardees. Prasads IMAX at Hyderabad has the world's largest IMAX screen. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Logo of PRASADS. Prasads IMAX(Prasadz) and Multiplex are located in Hyderabad,India. ... IMAX theatre at the Melbourne Museum complex, Australia BFI London IMAX by night LHemisferic (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) Valencia, Spain IMAX (short for Image Maximum) is a film format created by Canadas IMAX Corporation that has the capacity to display images of far greater...

Radio, television and print

The FM radio channels broadcast in the city include AIR Vividh Bharathi FM (102.8 MHz), AIR Rainbow FM (101.9 MHz), Radio Mirchi FM (98.3 MHz), Radio City FM (91.1 MHz), Big FM (92.7 MHz), S FM (93.5 MHz) and AIR Gyan Vani FM (107.6 MHz). State-owned Doordarshan transmits two terrestrial television channels and one satellite television channel from Hyderabad. Many private regional television channels broadcast from Hyderabad, including Enadu, Gemini, Teja, MAA TV, ETV Urdu,4Tv News urdu, Vissa, ETV2, TV9, Zee Telugu, Gemini Music, Gemini News Channel, NTV, TV 5 4TV. There is another channel joining this list very soon and thats from the family of Asianet communications. The channel will be called Sitara and would start operations from October this year. Hyderabad has three print media groups that publish several newspapers and magazines in English, Telugu and Urdu. The major Telugu dailies include the Eenadu, Vaartha, Andhra Jyothi, Praja shakti, Andhra Bhoomi and Andhra Prabha. The major English dailies are The Deccan Chronicle, Business Standard, The Hindu, The Times of India, The Indian Express and The Economic Times. For the electronica band, see All India Radio (band). ... Radio Mirchi is a nationwide network of private FM radio stations in India. ... Radio City is a FM radio station in India. ... Big FM is a nationwide private FM radio station in India owned by Indian businessman Anil Ambani. ... Doordarshan (sometimes DoorDarshan; ) is a Public broadcast Terrestrial television channel run by Prasar Bharati, a board nominated by the Government of India. ... ETV Network is one of the largest networks of satellite television channels in India and is owned by the media baron Ramoji Rao. ... Sun Network is a Rs 16000-crore (4 Billion $) Indian cable television network based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ... Sun Network is a Rs 16000-crore (4 Billion $) Indian cable television network based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ... Maa TV is a Telugu language TV Channel based in Hyderabad, India. ... This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... Raj Network is one of the major Tamil language satellite television networks based in Chennai, India. ... TV9 is a Telugu language television channel broadcast by Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel in the Zee Network umbrella, which carries broadcasts in Hindi, Urdu, and other regional languages of India. ... Sun Network is a Rs 16000-crore (4 Billion $) Indian cable television network based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ... The name NTV is used by several television broadcasters throughout the world: Nippon Television (Nittele) - Shiodome, Tokyo, Japan NTV (CJON-TV) - St. ... Eenadu (ఈనాడు), headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is the largest circulated Telugu news daily in the state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Vaartha is a Telugu daily newspaper in India. ... Andhra Jyothi is a Telugu daily newspaper. ... Andhra Bhoomi is a Telugu daily newspaper. ... Andhra Prabha is a Telugu daily newspaper. ... The Deccan Chronicle, an English language newspaper, simultaneously published in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Rajamundry, Ananthapur, Nellore and Karimnagar, is the largest circulated newspaper of Andhra Pradesh, South India. ... Business Standard is a financial daily from Business Standard Ltd (BSL), a venture of the Anandabazar Patrika (ABP) group of publishers. ... For followers of Hinduism, see Hindu. ... The Times of India, often abbreviated as TOI, is one of Indias leading daily newspapers, owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ... The Indian Express is an Indian newspaper owned by Ramnath Goenka. ... The Economic Times, launched in 1961, is Indias largest financial daily and the worlds second largest financial daily after The Wall Street Journal, with a daily readership of over 650,000 copies. ...

The major Urdu dailies are The Siasat Daily, The Munsif Daily, The Etemaad Urdu Daily, The Rahnuma-i Deccan and The Daily Milap. Besides these major newspapers, there are a number of neighbourhood newspapers that cater to several localities. Magazines published from Hyderabad include Swati, Navya, Andhra Prabha, Andhra Jyoti, Vipula,Chatura, Vanita and Chandamama. Movie magazines include Sitara, Superhit , Chitranjali, Santosham and Jyoti Chitra. Siasat is a popular Urdu newspaper from the south Indian city of Hyderabad. ... For information on the language spoken in Swaziland, see Swati language. ... Chandamama is a monthly magazine focused on kids and youngsters. ... Santosham is a 2002 Telugu film which stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shriya Saran, and Gracy Singh. ...

Communications

Hyderabad is covered by a large network of optical fibre cables. The city's telephone system is serviced by four landline companies: BSNL, Tata Indicom, Reliance and Airtel. There are six mobile phone companies: GSM players include BSNL, Vodafone, Idea, Airtel and CDMA is offered by BSNL, Tata Indicom and Reliance. Logo BSNL or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is Indias largest Communication Service Provider (CSP), and seventh largest in the world. ... Vodafone Group Plc is a mobile network operator headquartered in Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK. It is the largest mobile telecommunications network company in the world by turnover and has a market value of about £84. ... Idea cellular is a wireless telephony company operating in various states in India. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Bharti Televentures. ... Tata Indicom is a private telecom service provider operating in most parts of India. ... Reliance could refer to: Reliance Industries Limited, Indian conglomerate which includes: Reliance Infocomm, telecommunications subsidiary Reliance Energy, electricity subsidiary Reliance (yacht), Americas Cup defender in 1903 a popular name for the ZPG-3W airships of the US Navy. ...

Several companies like BSNL, Tata Indicom, Bharati, Hathway, Reliance,Vodafone Sify Ltd. and YOU Telecom offer broadband Internet access.

Sports

Cricket and Hockey are the most popular sports in the city. Hyderabad Sultans won the inaugural Premiere Hockey League championship in 2005. Cricket is the favorite sport among kids and the youth, and is played in all varieties such as home cricket, street cricket, ground cricket etc. The game of Badminton is loved by adults and veterans, and is usually played in the locality parks. The Premiere Hockey League (PHL) is a new domestic field hockey competition introduced in India. ...

Sporting icons of Hyderabad

Karanam Malleshwari the olympic bronze medalist in weight lifting Sania Mirza (born November 15, 1986) is an Indian tennis player. ... Mohammad Azharuddin   (born 8 February 1963, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) is a former captain of the Indian cricket team. ... Gagan Narang is an Indian shooter. ... Pullela Gopichand (born on November 16, 1973 in Nagandla, Andhra Pradesh) is an Indian Badminton player. ... Saina Nehwal (b. ... Sania Mirza (born November 15, 1986) is an Indian tennis player. ... The Womens Tennis Association, formed in 1973, is the principal organizing body of womens professional tennis. ... Syed Mohammad Hadis obituary in the Indian Express newspaper Syed Mohammad (S.M.) Hadi (b. ... Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman   (born November 1, 1974, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh), better known as V. V. S. Laxman, is a member of the Indian national cricket team. ... Venkatapathy Muscles Raju (born July 9, 1969 in Alamuru) is an Indian cricketer. ...

Stadium

The earliest stadium built in the city is the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium. Formerly known as Fateh Maidan, it was, till recently, the city's only stadium that could conduct International cricket matches. The first cricket match was played here was on November 19, 1955. With the construction of the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal, it is unlikely that any more cricket matches will be held here. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium is Hyderabad, Indias test cricket ground. ... Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (formerly known as Visaka International Stadium) is an exclusive cricket stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad. ...

The city also houses the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex, the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium and the Velodrome. The Aquatics Complex Stadium with a capacity of 2000 spectators hosts swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized events. Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium is multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 2000 spectators and world class wooden flooring with temperature control. SAAP Tennis Complex has a central court that holds 4000 spectators and has seven courts with synthetic surface. City also has about five Go-Karting tracks and a Paint Ball Field. Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex is a sports complex in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India. ... G.M.C Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad, India G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium is a stadium in Hyderabad. ... Look up velodrome in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Attractions

Ramoji Film City, the world’s largest integrated film studio complex

Golconda Fort

Chowmahalla Palace

A statue of the Buddha at the Hussian sagar lake

• Charminar - the major landmark in Hyderabad with four graceful minarets.
• Falaknuma Palace - Built by an Italian architect through one of the Paigah nobles, Nawab Viqar al-Umra', complete in Italian marble. It's a beautiful and stunning piece of architecture with Louis XIV-style decor, a lavish Mughal ambience, Italian marble staircases and ornate fountains.
• Golconda Fort - located on the outskirts of the city, Golconda Fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India.
• Chowmahalla Palace- It was the seat of Asaf Jahi dynasty, where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors. Initiated in 1750 by Nizam Salabat Jung and designed along the lines of the Shah's palace in Isfahan, this actually consists of a group of palaces each used as a Durbar Hall.
• Salar Jung Museum - The museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world. Collections include "The Vieled Rebecca" and other huge collection of artifacts dating back to a few centuries. A mere day isn't enough to cover the whole museum.
• Taramati Baradari - Located near Golconda, built by a Qutb Shahi sultan, this place is a must visit.
• Mecca Masjid - a stone-built mosque, immediately southwest of Charminar. Remarkable for its architecture, size and its royal splendour. This is one of the most beautiful mosques in Hyderabad.
• Birla Mandir (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) - a Hindu temple made of pure Rajasthani white marble located on top of a hill overlooking the city. A pure spectacle and the crown of Hindu architecture in the city.
• Purani Haveli - The official residence of the Nizam.
• King Kothi Palace - The last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan lived here.
• Qutb Shahi Tombs - Home for various Tombs dedicated to Rulers of Qutb Shahi dynasty, located at Shaikpet, near Golconda Fort.
• Birla Planetarium - located in the heart of the city on the panoramic hillock of Nawbat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to the advances made in science and technology.
• Lumbini park - This is one of the popular parks in the city. The main attraction of this park was the Musical fountain. It is now replaced by the 1500 seater Laserium, the first of its kind in the state. Boat rides take you across the lake to give you a closer glimpse of the Buddha.
• Botanical gardens - These gardens are spread across a sprawling area of 120 acres, housing different varieties of herbs, plants, trees etc. These gardens provide a complete visual treat to the eyes with water bodies, meadows, and rich grasslands - nature at its best.
• Chilkur Balaji - Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara, another name for Lord Vishnu and one of the busiest temples in the city aside from Birla Mandir. Around 23 km from Mehdipatnam.
• Nehru Zoological Park - This zoo is among the largest in India, houses a large variety of animals, birds, nocturnal species, aquatic and amphibian species etc. Located close to this is the Mir Alam lake, which is proposed to be converted into an Aquarium along the lines of Sentosa, Singapore.
• Gandipet - A man-made lake, the largest in Hyderabad. The lake is a major drinking water source to the city. Abutting the lake are lush gardens that provide an ideal ambience for a holiday.
• Himayat Sagar - A lake close to Gandipet.
• Hussain Sagar - A man-made lake that separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is famous also for the 18-metre tall Buddha statue on a platform island called "Rock of Gibraltar" in the middle of the lake, and for the Tank Bund that is the main road between the twin cities. Boating and water sports are a regular feature here.
• Necklace road - This popular boulevard lies on the other side of the lake, linking the IMAX theatre and Sanjivaiah park. This has become the-place-to-be for the Hyderabadis in the evenings. This strip provides a scenic atmosphere with lush lawns and long rows of flower beds. Eat-Street, a popular restaurant located on this strip is a must to visit. The latest addition to this strip is the Jal Vihar, a mini water world designed to soothe your senses.
• NTR gardens - This leisure spot is located beside the IMAX theatre. Situated on 36 acres of land adjoining the Hussain sagar, these gardens provide every kind of entertainment and recreation. It also houses a memorial of Late Shri N.T.Rama Rao, former Chief Minister, with an exemplary piece of architecture.
• Laad Bazaar - also called Chudi Bazaar is on the west of Charminar, and known for its exquisite bangles, jewelry and pearls..
• Lotus Pond - A beautiful garden built around a pond situated in Jubilee Hills, said to have been designed by an Italian designer. This garden is currently maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. It is also home to a few rare species of birds.
• Paigah Tombs
• Sanghi Temple - A temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara graces a promontory overlooking Sanghi Nagar.
• Ramoji Film City (RFC) is the world’s largest integrated film studio complex, at nearly 2,000 acres (8 km²). It is also one of Asia’s most popular tourism and recreation centres. Opened in 1996, it is located about 25 km from Hyderabad on Vijayawada National Highway (NH-9).
• APIIC Tower at Manchirevula in the suburbs will be the tallest building in India upon completion with 100 floors.

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Theme Parks and Resorts

Mughal gardens at Ramoji Film City, Asia's largest Film Studio

• Snow World - Situated close to lower Tank bund road, it is India's first Snow Theme Park. This has become a popular attraction with tourists who can enjoy temperatures of -5°C, with a special snow fall. This is the place-to-be for those who really want to chill out.
• Ocean Park - This theme park is located at Gandipet, around 15km from Hyderabad. This place is loaded with a number of water amusements, amusement rides, restaurants etc. This place is enjoyed best in the summer.
• Treasure Island - This resort is located at Gandipet on a sprawling 60 acres of land. It offers a variety of leisure and entertainment activities such as go-karting, horse-riding, swimming pools etc.
• Dream Valley Resorts - This is also located at Gandipet amidst lush green environments, includes leisure actvities such as a water theme park, 9 hole golf course, go-karting etc.
• Dhola-ri-Dhani - This resort is a typical setting recreated with the entire rustic ambience and charm of an ethnic Rajasthani village, situated at Kompally on Medchal Road. Camel rides, puppet shows, folk dances and authentic Rajasthani cuisine give you the taste of the desert State. A large swimming pool, a lake to go boating, an amphitheatre for plays and entertainment programmes add to the ambience.
• Durgam Cheruvu - This place is famously known as Lovers Point. A Famous Partying place.
• Ramoji Film City - The famous film studio complex has a theme park inside for the visitors.
• Mount Opera - It is located at Batasingaram, (Hyderabad-Vijaywada Highway) NH-9 Ranga Reddy District. It is famous for its amusement rides, like oasis zone.

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Sister cities

Hyderabad has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International.^[15] Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Sister Cities International is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering town twinning, especially between cities in the United States and cities in other countries. ...

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References

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External links

• Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
• Hyderabad Urban Development Authority
• Heritage buildings of Hyderabad
• Photos on Columbia University website
• Osmania University
• Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh at the Open Directory Project
• City Development Plan
• New York Times - A Graceful City of Two Cultures
• A veritable cultural potpourri on Times of India
• Iran and Hyderabad: Iranians find home in Hyderabad

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Hussain Sagar Lake on a misty morning Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. ... Lotus Pond is a small water body situated off Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. ... This is a list of cities in India: * indicates capital cities of states of India. ... This is a list of the most populous cities of the world defined according to the concept of city proper. ... This is a list of technology centers throughout the india , United States and around the world. ... India is a federal republic comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. ... Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh National Capital Territory of Delhi Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chandigarh Dadra and Nagar... Agartala   (Bengali: আগরতলা) is the capital of the Indian state of Tripura. ... Aizawl (population 339,812) is the largest city as well as the capital of the state of Mizoram in India. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Bhopal (disambiguation). ... , Bhubaneswar   (Oriya: ଭୁବେନଶ୍ବର, Hindi: भुवनेश्वर, in Sanskrit and Oriya/oDiA, The Lord of the Universe) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of state of Orissa, India. ... , Chandigarh   (Punjabi: , Hindi: , pronunciation: ) also called The City Beautiful , is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. ... , Madras redirects here. ... Daman and Diu (Portuguese: Gujarati is the main language; use of Portuguese is declining because it is not official or taught at school (but still spoken by 10% in Daman). ... , Dehradun (Hindi: देहरादून)  , also sometimes spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital city of the Uttarakhand state (earlier called Uttaranchal) in India, and the headquarters of Dehradun District. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... Dispur is the capital of Assam, a state in northeast India. ... Gandhinagar   (Gujarati: ગાંધીનગર, Hindi: गाँधीनगर) is the capital of Gujarat State, India. ... Gangtok   (Nepali/Hindi: गंगटोक) is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. ... , Imphal   (Bengali: মণিপুর; Meitei Mayek: IMPAL) is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. ... Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. ... , Jaipur   (Hindi: जयपुर, Rajasthan Capital), also popularly known as the Pink City, historically sometimes rendered as Jeypore, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. ... Jammu   (Hindi: जम्मू, Urdu: جموں) is one of the three regions comprising the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir. ... Kavaratti is an island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep off the coast of the state of Kerala. ... Kohima is the hilly capital of Indias north eastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Burma. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... , Lucknow ( , Hindi: लखनऊ, Urdu: لکھنؤ, ) is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state of India. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... Panaji   (Marathi/Konkani: पणजी) or Panjim   is the capital of the Indian state of Goa. ... For other uses, see Patna (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital city of the eponymous Union Territory. ... Map of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with an extra detailed area around Port Blair Port Blair   (Hindi: पोर्ट ब्लेयर) (coordinates: ) is the largest town and a municipal council in Andamans district in the Andaman Islands and the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. ... , Raipur   (Hindi: रायपुर) is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. ... For the ship, see SS Ranchi. ... , Shillong (Khasi Shillong) is the capital of Meghalaya, one of the smaller states in India. ... , Shimla   (Hindi: शिमला), originally called Simla, is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. ... // Silvassa == Headline text == Headline text == Headline text == Headline text == Headline text == Headline text == Headline text == == == == == == == (Hindi: सिलवासा, Urdu: سلواس, Gujrati: સેલ્વાસ) is the capital of the Indian Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli sandwiched between the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. ... For Srinagar in Uttarakhand, see Srinagar, Uttarakhand. ... , Thiruvananthapuram   (Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം TiruvanÅ­ntapuraṁ), also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... , Madras redirects here. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... As per the 2001 census there are 36 cities or urban agglomerations in India with a population of 1 million or more. ... For other uses, see Agra (disambiguation). ... , Ahmedabad (Gujarati: , Hindi: अहमदाबाद ) is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the seventh-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population of almost 51 lakhs (5. ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Asansol (Bengali: ), a coal-mining-industrial centre, is the second largest city [1] in West Bengal, after Kolkata. ... , For other uses, see Aurangabad. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Bhopal (disambiguation). ... , Madras redirects here. ... , Coimbatore (Tamil: ), also known as Kovai (Tamil: ), is a major industrial city in India. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... Dhanbad (Hindi: धनबाद) is the capital of Dhanbad District, Jharkhand, India. ... , Faridabad is a city and a municipal corporation in Faridabad district in the state of Haryana, India. ... , Ghaziabad   (Hindi: गाज़ियाबाद, Urdu: غازی آباد) is an industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... This article is about a city in India. ... , Indore (Hindi:इन्दौर ,Marathi:इंदूर)  , a large city in the Malwa region of Central India is the commercial capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. ... , Jabalpur (Hindi: जबलपुर) is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. ... , Jaipur   (Hindi: जयपुर, Rajasthan Capital), also popularly known as the Pink City, historically sometimes rendered as Jeypore, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. ... , Jamsehdpur   (जमशेदपूर in Devanagari) is a city located in the state of Jharkand in India, founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. ... , Kanpur   (Hindi: कानपुर, Urdu: کان پور, spelled as Cawnpore before 1948) is one of the most populous cities in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... The urban agglomeration (UA) of Kochi (pronunciation?·i; Malayalam: കൊച്ചി [Kocci]); formerly known as Cochin) is the largest UA in the Indian state of Kerala. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... , Lucknow ( , Hindi: लखनऊ, Urdu: لکھنؤ, ) is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state of India. ... For the district of the same name, see Ludhiana District. ... , Meerut (Hindi: मेरठ, Urdu: میرٹھ) IPA:   is a city and a municipal corporation in Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... , For other uses, see Mysore (disambiguation). ... , Bombay redirects here. ... , Nāgpur   (Marathi: नागपुर) Third largest city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune with a population of 2. ... , Nashik (Marathi: ) ( ) or Nasik (Marathi: ) is a city in Indias Maharashtra state. ... , Navi Mumbai (Marathi: नवी मुंबई, IAST: ) (erstwhile: New Bombay) is a twin of Mumbai city, India. ... For other uses, see Patna (disambiguation). ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... , Rajkot   (2005 pop. ... Get the information of Kakinada at http://www. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... , Vadodara (Gujarati: વડોદરા,Marathi:बडोदा)  ), also known as Baroda, is the third most-populated town in the Indian state of Gujarat after Ahmedabad and Surat. ... , Varanasi (Sanskrit: वाराणसी VārāṇasÄ«, IPA:  ), also known as Benares (Hindi: , Urdu: , IPA: ), or Kashi (Hindi: ), is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... , Vijayawada ( ) (విజయవాడ) literally translates to The Place of Victory.It is also called as blazewada. ... , Visakhapatnam  (telugu - విశాఖపట్నం) (also Viśākhapattanamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... , For the district of the same name, see Warangal district. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Andhra redirects here. ... // Independence Era Potti Sriramulu worked towards unifying all the Telugu-speaking people into one state. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh National Capital Territory of Delhi Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Tripura Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chandigarh Dadra and Nagar... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... , Guntur is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of Bay of Bengal. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. ... Kadapa (previously Cuddapah) is one of the districts of Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Map showing karimnagar district Karimnagar is a district in Andhra Pradesh state of southern India. ... Khammanm is a district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... , Krishna District is a district of Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... Kurnool District is a district in Andhra Pradesh. ... Mahabubnagar District, is a district in Andhra Pradesh, India, with its headquarters at Mahabubnagar. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... Nalgonda District is a district in Andhra Pradesh. ... For the city, see Nellore. ... Nizamabad is a district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... , Prakasam District is an administrative district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... For the city, see Warangal. ... Map showing West Godavari district West Godavari (పశ్చిమ గోదావరి) is a district in Andhra Pradesh in India. ... This article is about a city in India. ... , For the district of the same name, see Warangal district. ... – , Tirupati is a temple town in Chittoor District in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... , Vijayawada ( ) (విజయవాడ) literally translates to The Place of Victory.It is also called as blazewada. ... , Visakhapatnam  (telugu - విశాఖపట్నం) (also Viśākhapattanamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Get the information of Kakinada at http://www. ... , Kakinada   is a city and a municipal corporation in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... For the district with the same name, see Nellore district. ... , Karimnagar is a city and a Municipal Corporation in Karimnagar district is in the northern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh state of India. ... , Machilipatnam (Telugu:మచిలిపట్నం)  , also known as Masulipatnam or Bandar or Masula (for short among Finnish mission workers[2]), is a city and a special grade municipality in Krishna district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... , Eluru is a munucipal corporation in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... , Anantapuram   (Anantapuram in vernacular) is a city (population: 466,359) and a municipal corporation in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... , Map showing kurnool district Kurnool   is a city in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh state of southern India. ... , Kadapa (à°•à°¡à°ª), formerly Cuddapah, is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, the headquarters of Kadapa District. ... , Khammam is a town in the Khammam District of Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... See for the district information in Nizamabad district. ...