5 Best Historical places in Hyderabad

Historic Hyderabad

1.Golconda Fort:-

Formerly known as Mankal, Golconda fort was built by Kakatiya Kings and completed by Rani Rudrama and her successor Prataparudra. However, the structure that we see today was renovated by the Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk from Qutb Shahi dynasty, who chose Golconda to be the center of his governance.

2. Charminar:-

The Four Minarets, also known as Charminar, is another monument built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty. There are many folklores about the true origin of this building with some suggesting that the structure was built to mark the end of an extremely deadly Cholera.

3. Qutub Shahi Tombs:-

One of the oldest monuments in the city, Qutub Shahi Tombs were built by Sultan Quli. The tombs are located in Ibrahim Bagh and are approximately 850 meters away from Banjara Darwaza of Golconda fort. These complexes are either one story or two storied and have mosques and tombs of kings of Qutub Shahi Dynasty.

4.Chowmahalla Palace:-

Built in the 18th century, Chowmahalla Palace was the center of governance for the Asaf Jahi dynasty and later served as the residence for the Nizams of Hyderabad. All the ceremonial functions were held at the palace. The vast structure has two courtyards, a grand darbar hall called Khilwat along with fountains, and gardens covering 12 acres of land.

5.Falaknuma Palace:-

Standing tall on a 2000-foot high hill, Falaknuma Palace meaning “Mirror of the Sky”, was built by Nawab Sir Vikar-ul-Umra. The palace spreads across 32 acres of land and was constructed with Italian marble. Though the construction started in 1884, it took almost 9 years to complete the structure.

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