HYDERABAD is one of the most historic city of India. It was noted for its many monuments, mosques and markets. A multitude of influences has shaped the character of the city in the last 400 years. It is very nice city, has many nice palaces to visit. One of the peaceful city in India.
Short History of Hyderabad
In 1463, Sultan Mohammad Shah Bahmani dispatched Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk to the Telangana region to quell disturbances. After this act, he was rewarded as the king of this part. He built a big fort called Golconda Fort. This fort increased the strength and security in the region at that time. By the end of the century, Quli ruled from Golconda as the Subedar of Telangana. In 1518, he declared independence from the Bahmani Sultanate and established the Golconda Sultanate under the title Sultan Quli Qutub Shah. This was the start of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty.
Hyderabad City under Qutub Shahi dynasty
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Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah of the Qutub Shahi dynasty built the city of Hyderabad on the Musi River five miles (8 km) east of Golconda in 1589 and dedicated it to his beloved wife Hyder Mahal (popularly known as Bhagmathi before her conversion to Islam). Then he ordered to constructon of Charminar in 1591. After few years, he ordered to construct the Purana Pul which enabled quick travel between Golconda and Hyderabad. As Qutb Shahi power and fortune rose during the 16th and early 17th centuries, Hyderabad became a center of a vibrant diamond trade. All seven Qutb Shahi sultans were patrons of learning and were great builders.
By the end of mid 17th century, Mughal Prince Aurangzeb spent most of his time in the Deccan (South) fighting against other kingdoms to establish and enforce Mughal Sovereignty. After the death of Shah Jahan in 1666, Aurangzeb becomes the king and he spent most of his time in south.
Fall of Qutub Shahi dynasty
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After becoming the king, Aurangzeb's biggest prize in his eyes was the rich city of Hyderabad, protected by the reportedly impregnable fort of Golconda. Aurangzeb laid siege to Golconda in 1686. Golconda held fast under months of siege, and Aurangzeb had to retreat in frustration. Aurangzeb returned in 1687 and laid siege for 9 months camping in the Fateh Maidan ("victory field," now the Lal Bahadur Stadium). Atlast, Augrangzeb succeeded in defeating the Hyderabad. At night gates were opened by a saboteur who was bribed y Aurangzeb. Sultan Abul Hassan Tana Shah, the seventh king of the dynasty, was taken prisoner. Hyderabad was ruled by Mughals for less than four decades.
The Asaf Jahis (NIZAMS)
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Qamaruddin Khan,Asaf Jah I was elected as a Viceroy of Hydebad by Mugals. He became the king after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, who was granted the title Nizam-ul-Mulk ("governor of the country") by the Mughal emperor, defeated a rival official to establish control over Hyderabad. Thus began the Asaf Jahi dynasty that would rule Hyderabad until a year after India's independence from Britain.
There were 7 Nizams which was belongs to the Asaf Jahi dynasty. The last Ruler was Osman Ali Pasha the VII Asaf Jahi.
Here are the some pictures of Old Hyderabad city and siven nizams of Hyderabad.
The View of Hussain Sagar
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