Hyderabad - Capital of Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad the capital of Andhra Pradesh is more than 400 year old. The history of Hyderabad begins with the formation of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, the Fifth king of Golconda, founded this city in 1591 by laying the foundation of the famous monument 'Charminar' as the center of the city. In 1687 the city fell to Emperor Aurangzeb, a defeat which marked the end of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. In 1707, after Aurangzeb's death, his viceroy in Hyderabad, Asaf Jah declared independence and proclaimed himself the Nizam and formed the Asaf Jahi Dynasty whose rule spanned seven generations and included some of the richest men in the world. In 1798, an area north of Hussain Sagar Lake was made one of the largest British Contonment. Which was named Secunderabad after the then Nizam Sikander Jah. This was the result of an alliance signed between the Nizam and the East India Company for military and political co-operation. Hyderabad & Secunderabad are one of the few twin cities of the world. The twin cities are closely knit together and are considered one. But one can still feel the subtle difference such as the layout of buildings, their way of life etc. Hyderabad is also known as "the land of nawabs". The Nawabs are the royal people of Hyderabad. It is a multi-lingual state. The state language is Telugu and the language used for trade and commerce is generally English but the Hyderabadis generally speak Urdu. The city of Hyderabad is famous for pearls and the oldest shopping Center known as the lad (Lord) Bazaar (bazaar of Lac bangles). Hyderabad is fast emerging as the fifth metropolitan city in India offering large growth opportunities. The city is highly cosmopolitan, and is endowed with a variety of cultures. The city is equally modern with sophisticated five star hotels & hospitals, shopping centers, fast food joints and entertainment facilities. The Hyderabadi cuisine is famous for its royal dishes such as the Hyderabadi Biryani, Sheekh Kabab, Bagara-Baigan, Dum-ka-Ghosht etc…. This old and culturally rich city is now fast emerging as the center for all Computers related activities in India. It has been selected by the Microsoft Corporation to have its only software development center outside USA. The city is also coming up with a Information Technology Park near the out skirts (Madhapur, Jubilee Hills) called the Hi-tech City. It is also rapidly growing the field of Entertainment. After Bombay, Hyderabad is emerging as a center of activities related to the Film Industry. Some of the largest film studios are Annapurna Studio, Ramakrishna Studio, Film City etc. The city presents an attractive amalgamation of ancient & modern architecture to name, a few which are great attractions for the tourists: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Salarjung Museum, Falaknuma Palace, Mecca Masjid, Hussain Sagar (Tank Bund), Lumbini Park, Public Gardens (Bagh-e-aam), Naubat Pahad, Birla Mandir, Birla Planetarium, Purani Haveli, Nehru Zoological Park, Osmania University, Film City, Hi-Tech City etc. For Information on India and other Indian Links.

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