Hyderabad is a fifth largest city of India and serves
as capital city of Andhra Pradesh. The city was founded by Muhammad
Quli in 1590. The city is also a rising IT center in India. Hyderabad
is famous as the former seat of the fabulously wealthy nizams of
Hyderabad. Built on the banks of the river Musi, and surrounded
by huge prehistoric rock formations like petrified, gray elephants
etc.
Birla Mandir, Jamma Masjid, Moula Ali Darga, St Joseph Cathedral,
Maya Devi Temple, Salar Jung Museum, State Museum, Charminar Golconda,
Qutub Tombs, Taramati Tomb, Hussain Sagar, Himayat Sagar, Nehru
Zoological Garden and Sanjeeviah Park are some popular tourist attractions
of the city. Every year city also celebrates wonderful festivals
like Vinayak Chaturthi, Deccan Festivals, Lumbini Festival, Makara
Sankranti, Moharrum and Ugadi. Hyderabad is a real combination of
Modernity and historical charm. City is well connected to the other
parts of the country through regular rail, road and aviation services.
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