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Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh,
India
Hyderabad lies in the Telangana region of the Deccan.Known for its rich history, cultural and religious monuments, and a long
heritage in arts, crafts and dance, it is also among the most developed Indian
cities and an emerging IT and biotech hub. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin
cities, separated by Husain Sagar, an artificial lake built during the time of
Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562. The old quarter of Hyderabad is home to the famous
Charminar and Mecca Masjid. The city's urban sprawl is now home to 4.3 million
people. (more)
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Charminar (more)
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From top of Charminar
(1, 2)
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Old city
intersection
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Leader or
fool?
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Mecca Masjid
(1, 2)
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RIP, Nizams
of Hyderabad
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Prayer hall
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Local boys
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Hussain
Sagar
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Buddha of
Hyderabad
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The
temptation of Mara
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Hyderabad
shining?
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Golconda Fort
Golkonda, a ruined city and fortress 11 km west of
Hyderabad, lies on a granite hill 120 m high and surrounded by
massive crenellated ramparts. Its beginnings date to 1143 CE, when
the Hindu Kakatiya dynasty ruled the area. They were followed by
the state of Warangal, which was later conquered by the Muslim
Bahmani Sultanate. (more) |
View from
Nagina bagh
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Big well
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Steps to
Darbar hall
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Movie shoot
(1, 2)
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Ibrahim
Qutub Shah mosque
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Steps down
to the Harem
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Harem etc. (more)
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Once a
lavish palace (more)
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Harem
courtyard
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"Shepherd
hill" (more)
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View near
the harem (more)
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Royal tomb
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