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Secunderabad, Telangana. / 17.439900; 78.498300. Secunderabad is a twin city of Hyderabad and one of the six zones of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the headquarters of the South Central Railway zone. Named after the Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III, Nizam of the Asaf Jahi ...
Geography of Hyderabad. Hyderabad is located in central Telangana and is spread over an area of 2,500 km 2. The city lies in the Deccan Plateau and rises to an average height of 536 m above the sea level. The city lies at 17.366° N latitude and 78.476° E longitude. Hyderabad is blessed with a unique landscape – spectacular rock formations ...
Bonalu ( Telugu: బోనాలు) is a traditional Hindu festival centered on the Goddess Mahakali from Telangana. [ 1] This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state. [ 2] It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, which is around July and/or August.
Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [ 1] It was the seat of power of the Asaf Jahi dynasty (1720-1948) and was the official residence of the Nizams during their reign. Presently the palace is converted into a museum but the ownership still lies with the family.
Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana. It is a historic city noted for its many monuments, temples, mosques and bazaars. A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city in the last 400 years. The city of Hyderabad was founded by the Qutb Shahi sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. It was built around the Charminar, which formed the centerpiece of the city ...
Durgam Cheruvu, also known as Raidurgam Cheruvu, is a freshwater lake located in Rangareddy district, Jagathgiri Gutta, Telangana, India. The lake, which is spread over 83 acres (34 ha), is located near the city of Hyderabad. The lake is also known as Secret Lake because it is hidden between the localities of Jubilee Hills and Madhapur. [3]
The culture of Hyderabad, also known as Hyderabadi Tehzeeb ( حیدرآبادي تہذیب ) or Dakhini Tehzeeb ( دکني تہذیب ), [ 1] is the traditional cultural lifestyle of the Hyderabadi Muslims, and characterizes distinct linguistic and cultural traditions of North and South India, which meet and mingle in the city and erstwhile ...
Charminar. / 17.36163°N 78.47467°E / 17.36163; 78.47467. The Charminar ( lit. 'four minarets ') is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana. [ 3] The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on ...