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Hasmathpet
Hasmathpet is a small town that comes under Old Bowenpally in Secunderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. It is predominantly a middle class area. The historic Hasmathpet cairns, a medieval historical site, is located there. Transport TSRTC runs many buses from Old Bowenpally that connects to various parts of the city such as Secunderabad Railway Station, Afzalgunj, Mehidipatnam, Nampally, Medchal. The closest MMTS Station is Secunderabad Railway Station also Fateh Nagar MMTS Station. Lakes Hasmathpet has a lake called Bon Cheruvu, or the Hasmath Cheruvu, which is one of the famous lakes in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is connected from Alwal Lake to Hasmathpet and occupies a large space in this area. People from different areas come for a festival known as Ganesh Chaturthi which involves immersing representations of their idols in this Lake. Lake Ramanna Cheruvu is in the Bowenpally area. Demographics Hasmathpet is populated with a majority of Hindus and Muslims. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasmathpet Cairns
Hasathpet cairns is a historic cairn circle or megalithic burial site located in Secunderabad. The site is among 12 other such sites that are state protected. There are also megalithic burial sites at Moulali, Kothaguda, Hyderabad Central University campus near Lingampalli. Later in 2008 a new site was also discovered at Kethepalli near Ramoji Film City. As of today the site spread occupying an area of approximately 30 acres which was handed over to Department of Archaeology and Museums in 1953 is reportedly being encroached by various builders aided with official apathy. History The site was reportedly first discovered by Dr. Walker in 19th century and dates back to second century B.C. Another excavation was done in excavation was taken up in 1934-35 during the reign of Nizam, under the supervision of D. G. Mackenzie. Next round of excavations took place in 1971 with Birla Archaeological and Cultural Research Institute. The last round of excavations was done in 2001. Hasmathpe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the '' de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the metropolitan region, making it the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 74 billion, Hyderabad has the fifth-largest urban economy in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the capital beyond the fortified Golconda. In 1687, the city was annexed by the Mughals. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad
Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the ''de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Hyderabad city lakes, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 74 billion, Hyderabad has the fifth-largest urban economy in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowenpally
Bowenpally (Spelled as Bow-en-palli) is a locality in Secundrabad, India. It is predominantly an upper middle class area. It has some of the best residential colonies. It is located on the northwest fringe of secundrabad city. Fish market proposed at Bowenpally -Source- Bowenpally is part of the secundrabad area, where the British held sway for several years. The old village of Bowenpally with its people-friendly streets still exist. One among the few old structures left is an old shrine with some rough sculptures of a bull with distinct Kakatiyan design, near the Bowenpally Police Station. It is a juncture connecting different parts of the city. The |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nampally, Hyderabad
Nampally is one of the biggest City Center of Hyderabad New City, India. It is also a mandal in Hyderabad District. The biggest landmarks are Ibrahim's house and Hyderabad Deccan Station, locally known as the Nampally railway station. History Nampally derives its name from a Persian Diwan of Hyderabad, Raza Ali Khan whose title was ''Nekh-Nam-Khan''. A jagir was granted to him, Nekh-Nampally, which became ‘Nampally’. The Nampally Railway Station was built in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. The Hyderabad Railway Station, popularly known as "Nampally Station", was used mostly as goods siding while the Secunderabad Railway Station (built in 1874) saw its first train on 9 October 1874 when the Wadi-Secunderabad line was commissioned by the Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway. The Hyderabad Railway Station had to wait till 1921 before the first passenger train came chugging in. The delay was because the Begumpet Railway Station was being construct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secunderabad Railway Station
Secunderabad Junction (station code: SC) is a major intercity junction railway station and a commuter rail hub in the Hyderabad urban area. In the city centre, the station is in the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. Built in 1874 by the Nizam of Hyderabad during the British era, it was the main station of Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway until the Kacheguda railway station opened in 1916. The station was taken over by Indian Railways in 1951, when NGSR was nationalized. Its main portico and concourse are influenced by Nizamesque architecture. The station, which resembles a fort, is a tourist attraction in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is connected by rail to all regions of India. About 170,000 passengers arrive at (or depart from) the station daily on 229 trains. On the Vijayawada–Wadi (the SCR's main line) and Secunderabad–Manmad railway lines, it is the zone headquarters of the South Central Railway and the headquarters of the SCR's Secun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afzalgunj
Afzal Gunj is one of the part in Old City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, close to river Musi. Afzal Gunj is the hub of local transportation due to the presence of Central Bus Station in the region. The bus station provides services to most of parts in the city. The famous Osmania General Hospital, Telangana State Central Library and Telangana High Court are located here. Other landmarks such as the Charminar and nearby monuments, Purani Haveli, and the Salar Jung Museum are located nearby. History The 5th Nizam, Afzal ad-Dawlah, gifted land to grain merchants for trade and commerce. The place is named after him. A lot of markets like Moazzam Jahi Market, Siddi Amber Bazar, Usmangunj Market, Begum Bazar, and Pool Bagh mushroomed in this area. Accessibility The TSRTC has a major bus hub in this area and connects Afzal Gunj with all parts of the city including Dilsukhnagar, Gachibowli, Ghatkesar, Himayat Nagar, Jubilee Hills and some of the suburban villages. The nearest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehidipatnam
Mehdipatnam is a locality in the Southwestern part of Hyderabad, India. It is located north of the Musi River near Asif Nagar and is named after Mehdi Nawaz Jung, a politician and bureaucrat of the Hyderabad State. Large Masjids are located in this region. Due to the recent developments in the last few decades, it has become commercial center known for its Gold Market and Shopping Centers. Legislature In the Lok Sabha it belongs to the Hyderabad constituency with the current MP being Assaduddin Owasi. In the Telangana Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) it is in the Nampally constituency with Jaffer Hussain being the current MLA Finally in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation its Corporator is Majid Hussain who was also the Former Mayor of Hyderabad. Commercial Areas Due to the enormous development Mehdipatnam has seen over the last two decades, the close proximity to other commercial centers and its transport system it has become a center of shopping for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fateh Nagar
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Medchal
Medchal is a Outer Suburb of Hyderabad in the Medchal–Malkajgiri district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is the mandal headquarters of Medchal mandal in Keesara revenue division of the district. It also forms a part of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. Chamakura Malla Reddy is the MLA of Medchal Assembly Constituency. History This is a industrially developed area. Medchal was previously known as Medichelama (Medi means Fig and Chelama means spring) and was later renamed as Medchal, which means town of glory. Medchal was once resort for Nizams, who constructed a beautiful mansion here. Jain temple of Vardhaman Mahavir which is india's third most famous temple for Jains is located in Medchal. There are many dhabas, grape gardens and beautiful villas on Medchal highway. Medchal Municipality constituted vide G.O.Ms.No.106 MA & UD (Elec-I) Dept. dated 22-03-2013 duly merging two Gram Panchayats viz., Medchal and Athvelly. The Nagar Panchayat administration is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System
The Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System, commonly abbreviated MMTS, is a suburban rail system in Hyderabad, India. A joint venture of the government of Telangana and the South Central Railway, it is operated by the latter. The system operates on three main routes: Falaknuma–Lingampalli, Hyderabad–Falaknuma and Hyderabad–Lingampalli. History The first phase was opened to the public on 9 August 2003 by Deputy Prime Minister of India L.K. Advani. The second phase was opened by N.Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. The system has three lines, with total length of . In May, 2010, Indian Railways decided to take over the Phase II project at an estimated cost of 641 crore. The Railway Board cleared the second phase after the state government agreed to fund two-thirds of the cost, and it is under construction. Phase I The first phase was completed at a cost of , and it was inaugurated on 9 August 2003 by Deputy Prime Minister of India L. K. Advani. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
