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What is Hyderabad famous for?

Hyderabad is known as The City of Pearls, as once it was the only global centre for trade of large diamonds, emeralds and natural pearls. Many traditional and historical bazaars are located around the city.

Charminar in Hyderabad

As per a popular belief, Charminar was built to acknowledge the elimination of the plague which had affected the entire city immensely during that era. It is believed that the Sultan had prayed for the end of this plague with which his people were suffering.

Hi-Tech city building

The Cyber Towers building is divided into four quadrants with a large fountain in the middle of the quadrants. Another large building of office space named Cyber Gateway has been built comprises over 866,000 square feet (80,500 square meters) across 8 acres (3.25 ha).

Hyderabad

Hyderabad is a city located in the southern part of India, in the state of Telangana. It is known for its rich history, culture, and cuisine, and is often referred to as the “City of Pearls” due to its long history of pearl trading.

Hyderabad is home to many historic landmarks and monuments, including the Charminar, a 16th-century mosque and monument; the Golconda Fort, a historic fort built in the 16th century; and the Qutb Shahi Tombs, a group of tombs and mosques built in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The city is also known for its delicious cuisine, which includes dishes like biryani, haleem, and kebabs. Hyderabad is a bustling metropolis and a center of technology and industry in India, with a growing IT industry and many major multinational corporations having a presence in the city.

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