The capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in India with an ancient civilization and culture. 
Attached to the city is its twin , Secunderbad, which is part of Hyderabad. The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderbad are separated by the Hussein Sagar, an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562 A.D. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It is perched on the top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776ft., above sea level, and sprawls over an area of 100 Sq. miles. A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city. Its palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad a city of enchantment's.

History

Hyderabad was founded on the River Musi five miles east of Golconda, in 1591-92 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. 
In the 16th century the city grew rapidly along the banks of river Musi. Many buildings sprang up along the River Musi and Golconda was the capital of the Qutb Shahi rulers. The Qutb Shahi dynasty founded the Kingdom of Golconda, one of the five kingdoms that emerged after the break up of the Bahamani Kingdom. The Qutb Shahis ruled The Deccan for almost 171 years. 
All the seven rulers were patrons of learning and were great builders. They contributed to the growth and development of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic literature and culture in Hyderabad. During the Qutb Shahi reign Golconda became one of the leading markets in the world of diamonds, pearls, steel for arms, and also printed fabric.The rulers of Hyderabad, fascinated with architecture as they were, built many memorable monuments which include the world-famous Charminar.
Home to one of the wealthiest royal houses of the world, the turn of the century saw Hyderabad firmly ruled by the Asaf Jahi kings, better known as the legendary Nizams of Hyderabad. Golconda thus came to be ruled by the Qutabsahis; it was from the Golconda Fort that the world-famous Kohinoor diamond was discovered.India gained independence, Hyderabad State merged with the Union of India. On November 1, 1956 the map of India was redrawn into linguistic states, and Hyderabad became the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Cities of Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Warangal

Tourist Attraction of Hyderabad :-

Birla Mandir, Sanghi Temple, Jamma Masjid, Maya Devi Temple, Charminaar, Golconda, Qutub towers, Raymond tomb, Indira Park, Nehru Zoological Garden.

How to get there :

By Air :
Hyderabad is an important centre in the air transport network of south India. There are flights in either direction between Hyderabad and Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, and Vishakhapatnam. Hyderabad has an international airport too.

 

By Rail:
The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad are extensively covered by the railway network connected with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and other cities in India. Hyderabad is well connected by rail with all the important places within the state also. The city bus service operates from the railway station

By Road :
On the crossroads of National highways 7 and 9, Hyderabad is well connected. Buses of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and Private buses operate to all centers in the region.