Portal:India/Today's selected article/March 16, 2006

Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With more than 6 million people, it is India's 6th largest metropolis. It is known for its rich history, culture and architecture. It is a unique place where north India meets south India, both geographically and culturally. It is also one of the most developed cities in the country and is the emerging IT and biotech hub of India. The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Now known as the historic old city, home to the Charminar and Makkah Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river. The city has grown over the centuries on both banks and is now a metropolitan area that spreads out from the Musi river. Hyderabad was founded as Bhagyanagar on the banks of Musi river by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, Sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, in 1590; this relocation was intended to relieve a water shortage the dynasty had experienced at their old headquarters at Golkonda. (more...)