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Capital city of Telangana, India

Hyderabad (

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Template:IPA-ur) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in the southern part of India and serves as an important economic, cultural, and political center in the region.

Geography[edit]

Hyderabad is situated on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River. The city lies at an average elevation of 542 metres (1,778 ft) above sea level. The terrain is characterized by hills, rocky formations, and artificial lakes, including:

History[edit]

Hyderabad was founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It served as the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom until 1687 when it was annexed by the Mughal Empire. Later, it became the seat of the Nizam of Hyderabad, and remained an important princely state under British rule. In 1948, Hyderabad was integrated into the Indian Union following Operation Polo.

Demographics[edit]

Hyderabad is the fourth most populous city in India. It is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions. Major languages spoken include:

Telugu (official language of Telangana)
Urdu
Hindi
English

Economy[edit]

Hyderabad is a major IT and business hub, earning it the nickname "Cyberabad". The city hosts numerous technology parks and multinational corporations. Key industries include:

Information technology
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing and trade

Culture[edit]

Hyderabad is known for its rich heritage, reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and festivals. Cultural landmarks include:

The city is famous for its Hyderabadi biryani, Deccani culture, and film industry (commonly referred to as Tollywood).

Transportation[edit]

Hyderabad is well-connected by road, rail, and air:

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Hyderabad Metro
Major railway stations: Hyderabad Deccan, Secunderabad Junction

Education[edit]

Hyderabad is home to several prestigious educational and research institutions, including:

Gallery[edit]

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+{{short description|Capital city of Telangana, India}}
+[[File:Vasavi Gp Trends from Khajaguda hills.jpg|Hyderabad|thumb]]
+[[File:Charminar sumeet photography 3.JPG|Hyderabad|left|thumb]]
+[[File:Birla Mandir in Hyderabad.jpg|Hyderabad|thumb]]
+[[File:Qutb Shahi Tomb 5.jpg|Hyderabad|left|thumb]]
+[[File:Buildings in HiTech city from Raidurg Metro station.jpg|Hyderabad|thumb]]
+'''Hyderabad''' ({{lang-te|హైదరాబాద్}} ''Haiderābād''; {{IPA-te|[ˈɦaɪ̯dəɾaːbaːd]}}; {{lang-ur|حیدرآباد}}; {{IPA-ur|[ˈɦɛːdəɾaːbaːd]}}) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. It is located in the southern part of [[India]] and serves as an important economic, cultural, and political center in the region.
+== Geography ==
+Hyderabad is situated on the [[Deccan Plateau]] along the banks of the [[Musi River]]. The city lies at an average elevation of 542 metres (1,778 ft) above sea level. The terrain is characterized by hills, rocky formations, and artificial lakes, including:
+* [[Hussain Sagar]]
+* [[Osman Sagar]]
+* [[Himayat Sagar]]
+== History ==
+Hyderabad was founded in 1591 by [[Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah]], the fifth sultan of the [[Qutb Shahi dynasty]]. It served as the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom until 1687 when it was annexed by the [[Mughal Empire]]. Later, it became the seat of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]], and remained an important princely state under British rule. In 1948, Hyderabad was integrated into the [[Indian Union]] following [[Operation Polo]].
+== Demographics ==
+Hyderabad is the fourth most populous city in India. It is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions. Major languages spoken include:
+* [[Telugu]] (official language of Telangana)
+* [[Urdu]]
+* [[Hindi]]
+* [[English]]
+== Economy ==
+Hyderabad is a major IT and business hub, earning it the nickname "[[Cyberabad]]". The city hosts numerous technology parks and multinational corporations. Key industries include:
+* Information technology
+* Biotechnology
+* Pharmaceuticals
+* Manufacturing and trade
+== Culture ==
+Hyderabad is known for its rich heritage, reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and festivals. Cultural landmarks include:
+* [[Charminar]]
+* [[Golconda Fort]]
+* [[Mecca Masjid]]
+* [[Salar Jung Museum]]
+The city is famous for its [[Hyderabadi biryani]], [[Deccani culture]], and [[film industry]] (commonly referred to as Tollywood).
+== Transportation ==
+Hyderabad is well-connected by road, rail, and air:
+* [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]]
+* [[Hyderabad Metro]]
+* Major railway stations: [[Hyderabad Deccan]], [[Secunderabad Junction]]
+== Education ==
+Hyderabad is home to several prestigious educational and research institutions, including:
+* [[University of Hyderabad]]
+* [[Osmania University]]
+* [[International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H)]]
+* [[Indian School of Business (ISB)]]
+== Gallery ==
 <gallery>
-File:Vasavi Gp Trends from Khajaguda hills.jpg|Hyderabad
-File:Charminar sumeet photography 3.JPG|Hyderabad
-File:Birla Mandir in Hyderabad.jpg|Hyderabad
-File:Qutb Shahi Tomb 5.jpg|Hyderabad
-File:Buildings in HiTech city from Raidurg Metro station.jpg|Hyderabad
 File:Hussain Sagar Buddha Statue.JPG|Hyderabad
 File:Falaknuma Palace 01.jpg|Hyderabad
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 File:Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, Hyderabad - 1.jpg|Hyderabad
 </gallery>
+== See Also ==
+* [[Telangana]]
+* [[Deccan Plateau]]
+* [[Indian cities]]
+[[Category:Cities in Telangana]]
+[[Category:Capitals of Indian states and territories]]
+[[Category:Hyderabad]]
+[[Category:Metropolitan cities in India]]