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Hussain Sagar
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Hussain Sagar Lake is a historic artificial lake in Hyderabad, Telangana, India , located between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Constructed in 1562 CE during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah , the lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali , who is traditionally credited with supervising its construction. Spread across a large basin and connected with the surrounding urban landscape, Hussain Sagar remains one of Hyderabad's most recognizable landma…
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Laad Bazaar
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Laad Bazaar (also known as Choodi Bazaar ) is a historic market in the Old City of Hyderabad, Telangana, India , located around the iconic Charminar . It is particularly known for lac bangles decorated with stones, glass beads and other embellishments, along with bridal wear, jewellery and traditional accessories. Hyderabad Lac Bangles GI-registered Qutb Shahi-era tradition Traditional bridal shopping Around 4,000 craftsmen reported International market…
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Hyderabad Makkah Masjid
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Makkah Masjid (also known as Mecca Masjid) is a historic mosque located adjacent to Charminar in a south-west direction in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is a state-protected monument and is regarded as one of the largest historic mosques in India. It is also the largest mosque in Hyderabad. Built 1614–1693 225 ft × 180 ft 10,000 worshippers capacity Single-granite pillars Tombs of Nizams 4 AM – 9:30 PM* Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad. Photo: Wikimedia The G…
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Charminar
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Charminar is a historic monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India . Constructed in 1591 CE by the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah , the landmark became the principal architectural symbol of Hyderabad and one of the city's most recognisable historic structures. Built 1591 CE 4 grand arches 48.7 m minarets 20 m each side 149 steps Clocks added 1889 Charminar, Hyderabad. Photo: Sumeetrajendrabhavsar…
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Himayat Sagar
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Himayat Sagar is an artificial lake and reservoir located in the Ranga Reddy district of Telangana , approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Hyderabad city centre. Built between 1920 and 1927 by the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan , this reservoir was created by constructing a dam across the Esi River (a tributary of the Musi River). Named after the Nizam's eldest son, Himayat Ali Khan , it lies parallel to its larger twin, O…
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