Hyderabad
Hyderabad is a capital of
Andhra Pradesh (capital for no more than 10 years) and Telangana (current capital)
Hussain Sagar
Artificial lake built in 1562 ● Statue of Buddha atop a pedestal located in the middle of the lake ● Water is fed by canals from the Musi River
Traditional Hyderabadi dish
Bhagara Baingan : ● Eggplant cooked in spices ● Accompanies biryani ● Also served with roti/rice ● Made from same base as Mirchi Ka Salan Mirch ka Salan ● Chilli cooked in spices ● Accompanies biryani ● Also served with roti/rice
City of Pearls
Hyderabad
Ramoji Film City
Largest film city in the world ● Tourism and recreation center, including an amusement park ● Production of films in various languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali
Nizam of Hyderabad
Monarch of the Hyderabad state ● Began in 1724 ● At the time of partition in 1947, it became a princely state ● Indian govt didn't recognize Hyderabad as independent → surrounded by India & no sea
Laad Bazaar
One of the oldest markets ● Close to landmarks like Charminar and Mekkah Masjid ● Famous for bangles ● Jewelry, saris, wedding related items
Osmania University
Public state university founded in 1918 ● Established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad ● First Indian University with Urdu as the medium of instruction
Hyderabad language
Telugu/Urdu
Banjaara Hills
Urban, commercial center ● Most expensive zip code in India ● Hotels, restaurants, shopping malls ● Close to Jubilee Hills (one of the most expensive residential locations in India)
Charminar
● "Four Towers" ● A mosque and a monument ● Centerpiece of the city ● Theories: built by Sultan to end a plague that was ravaging the city / to commemorate the beginning of the second Islamic millenium year
Birla Mandir
● Hindu temple located south of Hussain Sagar ● Built on a 280 ft high hill ● White marble ● construction took 10 years
Hyderabadi Cuisine
● Legacy of the Nizams ● Mughlai, Turkish, and Arabic influence ● Rice and meat oriented cuisine ● Spices are essential
Hyderabadi Haleem
● Made of meat and lentils ● An Arabic dish that was introduced during the Arab diaspora (under the Nizam) ● Popular dish, but particularly consumed during Ramadan ● Served during Iftar because it is high in calories
Operation Polo
● Military operation in 1948 ● Indian Armed Forces invaded Hyderabad ● Overthrew the Nizam ● Muslim ruler presiding over a majority Hindu population
Mecca Masjid
● Oldest mosque in Hyderabad, one of the largest in India (16th century) ● Bricks were made from soil brought from Mecca ● Used in the construction of the central arch ● Contains tombs of Nizams & family
Old city, hyderabad
● Royal seat of the Nizam ● Urdu language flourished ● Islamic influence is very present ● Heart of cosmopolitan Hyderabad
Golkanda
● Ruined fort ● Known for its mines ● Produced some of the most famous gems ● Produced the Koh-i-Noor ("Mountain of Light") ● On display in the Tower of London
Tollywood
● Telugu cinema ● Originated in 1912 ● Guinness World Record for largest film production facility in the world ● Produced more films than Bollywood in 2005, 2006, 2008