Hyderabad is a city with a deep-rooted history. The elegant buildings and monuments stand testimony to it. The 400 year old city was named after Hyder Mahal, wife of the ruler Qutab Shah. Hyderabad today is the fifth largest metropolis of India and the capital of Andhra Pradesh state in southern India. It is known for its history, culture, heritage monuments crafts and dance.
HISTORY
Andhra Pradesh was a major Buddhist centre and part of Emperor Ashoka's kingdom. Traces of early Buddhist influence are still visible in several places in and around the state. After the death of Emperor Ashoka, several dynasties including the Ikshvakus, , Kakatiyas, Vijayanagar kings, Qutb Shahis, Mughals and the Asaf Jah's, ruled the city.
Aurangzeb last Mogul king to rule India conquered the Deccan in 1687 and left his governors, the Nizams, to rule Andhra. The British and French vied with each other to control the Nizam. However, the British won and Nizam acknowledged British suzerainty in return for local autonomy.
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