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History

Founded in the late 16th century on the hot and dry Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad is a city replete with history and traditions, as well as the wonderful palaces, mosques, bazaars, lakes and other heritage sites in the city.

Overview

There are three major railway stations serving Hyderabad, and as these stations are on different routes, the train you are taking will start or end at only one of them, so you won't have a choice regarding which station to alight at or embark from. You can easily get connected buses or taxis which will take you to the destination of your choice. Although there are metro stations serving the respective areas, there are no direct interchanges between railway and metro stations.

Historical Timeline

1463

The fort changed hands many times before it came under the control of Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk in 1463.

1518

By 1518, he had become independent from the sultan, declared himself the Sultan under the name "Quli Qutb Shah" and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

1563

His son Ibrahim constructed the Hussain Sagar Lake in 1563, and in 1589, his grandson Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah moved his capital from the fort to present-day Old City due to water shortages at the old location.

1591

In 1591, he ordered the construction of the Charminar, reportedly in gratitude to Allah for stopping a plague epidemic before it could do too much damage.

1687

The Qutb Shahi dynasty lasted till 1687, when the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb defeated the sultanate and took over Hyderabad.

1724

However, Mughal rule was short-lived and in 1724, the Nizam Asaf Jah I gained independence from a declining Mughal empire.

Historical Sites

Chowmahalla Palace

Falaknuma Palace

Salar Jung Museum

Laad Bazaar

Begum Bazaar

Notable Figures

Chowmahalla Palace

Falaknuma Palace

Salar Jung Museum

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