33-468: Dabeerpura is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the Old City area of Hyderabad, Telangana , India . It is surrounded by Yakutpura , Chanchalguda , Purani Haveli , Noorkhan Bazar , and Azampura . Dabeerpura has one of the original thirteen gateways called darwaza . Dabeerpura is named after the famous Delhi-born Urdu poet and writer Mirza Ghalib who was given the title 'Dabeer-ul-Mulk'. Dabeerpura
66-594: A granite wall surrounding the old city. The wall was constructed during the 17th and 18th centuries, during the Qutb Shahi , Mughal and Asaf Jahi periods. The wall had thirteen gateways called darwazas and thirteen smaller entrances called khirkis . Much of the wall was destroyed during the Great Musi Flood of 1908 , and also demolished by the Government in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, only two gates still stand –
99-452: A part of the Old City, Hyderabad in an area located close to Charminar . It is about 2 kilometers south of the Charminar . It is also home to famous Princess Esra hospital. Sitara Medical Center, notable for providing free medical service to the needy is also situated here. The Shah Ali Banda Clock Tower is located here. Shah Ali Banda: A Historical Overview Shah Ali Banda, located in
132-506: A single-story building in the European style. Madina building , a few hundred metres North of Charminar , is one of the oldest commercial suburbs in the city opened in 1947 on the premises of the Aladdin Wakf. Abdul Boot House was one of oldest and renowned shops at Madina Market. Before the discovery of oil in that country, Hyderabad was richer than Saudi Arabia and the rents received from
165-403: A trading center for centuries and the bazaars of the old city are world-renowned for their pearls, diamonds, and bangles. The street leading from Charminar to the square on the west is known as Laad Bazaar and is the bridal wear shopping market of the old city. Hyderabadi glass bangles known as Sona Bai are available here. This colourful shopping market of the old city is tucked away in one of
198-552: Is a walled city of Hyderabad, Telangana , India , located on the banks of the Musi River built by Qutb Shahi sultan Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 AD. There used to be a wall surrounding the Old City, most of which is destroyed. Mubariz Khan , the Mughal governor of Deccan Subah, had fortified the city in 1712 and was completed by Nizam of Hyderabad. At the centre of Old City
231-577: Is connected by buses run by TSRTC , and since a bus depot is close by, it is well connected to Charminar , Nampally and Koti. It is the entrance to the Nizam Hyderabad (now called the Old City). The Malakpet metro station and New Market metro station are the nearest metro stations to Dabeerpura. There is a Multi Modal Transport System ( MMTS ) Train Station at Dabeerpura. The MMTS timings can be found on
264-667: Is in nearby Chanchalguda locality. Farhath Nagar, Naga Bowli, Arab Galli, Dabeerpura Flyover Road, Komat Wadi, Balshetty Khet, Sunar Galli, Bibi ka Alawa, and Pattar ka Makaan are the localities in Dabeerpura. It is in close proximity with the historic Purani Haveli Palace (0.5 km), H.E.H Nizam's Jubilee Museum (0.5 km), Salar Jung Museum (1.5 km), High Court of Telangana&AP (2 km) Koti (3 km) Charminar (3 km), Nampally (4 km), Red Hills (4.5 km), Himayat Nagar (5 km), Mehdipatnam (7 km) Old City (Hyderabad, India) The Old City of Hyderabad
297-404: Is noted for its use of spices and herbs. The food is prepared using different types of spices, in which each spice adds a special taste to the food with a modern touch, while preserving the traditional quality of the food. The most famous dishes of Hyderabad are Hyderabadi Biryani and Hyderabadi Haleem . Urdu is the primary language spoken in the Old City area, and was the official language of
330-458: Is the Charminar , and region contains major neighbourhoods of the city including Shah Ali Banda , Yakutpura , Dabirpura , Afzal Gunj , Moghalpura , Malakpet and Amberpet . Today, Hyderabad has expanded far beyond the boundaries of the Old City, and the crowded Old City remains the symbolic heart of cosmopolitan Hyderabad along with HITEC City . The area is a tourism hotspot, and the heart of Hyderabadi Muslim culture. There used to be
363-595: Is well connected by buses run by TSRTC due to its proximity to Charminar . The closest MMTS train stations are located at Uppuguda and Yakatpura . There are Numbers of Temples,Mosque In "Shah Ali Banda" But Popular are Akanna Madanna Temple & Allah Masjid at X rd of Shah Ali Banda. Shah Ali Banda is famous for its restaurants, offering Hyderabadi cuisine , such as Pista House and Shah Ghouse Café are famous for Haleem in Ramazan & Briyani. There are Many Fast Food Shops,Matwale Lassi opp to Princess Asra Hospital
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#1733094494426396-693: The Hyderabad State under the Nizams in 1884 AD. The most common dialect of Urdu spoken by the largely Muslim population is known as Dakkhani or Deccani (meaning "language of the Deccan"). Telugu is also widely spoken and understood. Old Hyderabad City is 65% Muslim . 30% are Hindus. As per 2011 Census , Christians number 9,687 while Sikhs number 7,166 in The Old Hyderabad City. As per 2011 Census , The overall population of Hyderabad district
429-555: The Malakpet metro station . Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station is in Old City, Hyderabad and the nearest railway station is Hyderabad Deccan Station , which offers good connections with the rest of India . The newly developed Shamshabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport lies 6 to 8 kilometres (3.7 to 5.0 mi) from the old city. Sarojini Naidu describes the Bazaars of Hyderabad in her poem In The Bazaars of Hyderabad . Hyderabad has been
462-647: The Musi is Malakpet . The Hyderabad Race Course was shifted here in 1886, by Asaf Jah VI near his palace, the Mahbub Mansion . The Asman Garh Palace and Raymond's Tomb are also located at Malakpet . About six kilometres south of Charminar , is the Falaknuma Palace . Built by Viqar ul-Umra in 1872, the Falaknuma Palace is noted for its architecture and is the most opulent of the Nizam's palaces. Other mosques in
495-583: The Purana Pul Darwaza and the Dabeerpura Darwaza , and nothing except a few portions remains of the wall. As the historical region of Hyderabad, the old city contains many landmark buildings including Charminar (literally "four minarets"), a structure built on the spot where Quli Qutb Shah prayed for the end to a plague epidemic. The Qutb Shahi era structures surrounding the Charminar include an ornamented granite mosque Mecca Masjid to
528-526: The Independence of India, the city has seen rapid growth in educational institutions, providing many facilities for their students. It also has a number of engineering colleges with proper facilities for the students. The city has a distinct culture showing Islamic influences and a courtly presence resulting from its period as the capital of the Nizams , which is more evident in the Old City. The Old City has many restaurants offering Hyderabadi cuisine which
561-469: The Old City is the oldest part of Hyderabad , it is known for being neglected. It has a crumbling infrastructure, and faces issues such as heavy traffic, water scarcity , poor waste management and poor maintenance of buildings. Many heritage structures in the area are also dilapidated and in need of restoration. Shah Ali Banda Shah Ali Banda is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad , India . It forms
594-545: The South Central Railway website. Some of Road Bazaars are with Few major Kirana (grocery) shops, all kinds of basic needs, quality shops, and stores available. The value of the land space in Dabeerpura and Azampura is high Compared to other Old City localities. The place is most sought after by Mahdis and Shias of Old City, leading to an increase in value for space. The historic Chanchalguda High School, Mukarram Jah School & Princess Durru Shehvar High School, which
627-613: The area's buildings were sent to Saudi Arabia to help poor Muslims in Medina . The Salar Jung Museum at the bank of the River Musi contains the since augmented collections of Salar Jung III former Prime Ministers of Hyderabad. The museum is reputed to be the world's largest one-man collection. Nearby are the historic Hyderabad High Court (1920), Osmania General Hospital (1919), State Central Library (1936), Aza Khana-e-Zohra (1930) and City College (1921). A few hundred metres east of
660-446: The area's martial legacy. Historically, Shah Ali Banda was bounded by the city walls to the east and south, making it an integral part of the old city's defense and administration. The locality was home to notable establishments, such as those of Raja Rae Rayan and Raja Chandu Lal, who played crucial roles in revenue and administrative functions. In the eighteenth century, the area served as military quarters, later shifting southward in
693-458: The famous wardrobe of Mahbub Ali Pasha , who is said never to have worn the same thing twice, it is the world's longest wardrobe, built in two levels with a hand-cranked wooden lift. The device occupies the entire length of one wing of the palace. The Purani Haveli was originally the palace of the Nizam's Parents, later renovated to become the quarters of the Nizam's son. It is a U-shaped complex with
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#1733094494426726-424: The gold, diamonds, and pearls with which Hyderabad is synonymous. Cultured pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of intricate design are a speciality. Pearls come in many shapes and of particular interest is the 'rice-pearl' – a tiny variety. There is also the precious "Basra"; a pearl unmatched in lustre, colour, and price which is available in select stores. The pearls are sold in strings or raw by weight. As
759-542: The largest lake in the old city and the site of the Nehru Zoological Park , a 300 acres (1.2 km ) area filled with various species of birds and animals. The tank is named after its builder Mir Alam, Prime Minister of Hyderabad , and comprises a one-mile bund with 21 semi-circular arches. Built during the period of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan , the Osmania University has an imposing facade. After
792-655: The nineteenth century as the city expanded. Notably, the Royal Dairy was situated here during the Qutb Shahi rule, and the area remained a center for various production and service enterprises, including tanneries, salt-making pits, and the Hyderabad Mint. Shah Ali Banda was a melting pot of cultures and economic backgrounds. While grand residences of Hindu and Muslim nobles stood prominently, smaller communities of artisans, traders, and laborers thrived alongside them. The locality
825-697: The oldest naan bread shop since Nizams Era), Pehalwan BBQ Kebabs, Itabian Cafe, Needs Bakery, Bakers House and Cafeteria and Khan Bakers are popular the cafes, hotels, and bakeries here. Durru Shehvar Children's & General Hospital (PDSCGH) is a non-government hospital, which is named after Durru Shehvar, princess of Berar and imperial princess of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), Jaferia Hospital, Government Health Care Center, Muskan Children's Clinic, Get Well Clinic, and Dr. Siraj Afroz Hospital. Urban Community Health Centre., Dr Hakeem Quadri Nadeem, Dawakhana Qasimia, Unani Dawakhana, and Dr. HP Giridhar, ENT Clinic. There
858-463: The region include the 300-year-old Toli Masjid renowned for its architecture, and Pahaday Sharif, where 400 stairs brings visitors to a place of worship built by the Nizams . There is a 400 year old Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha Ranganathaswamy Temple , which is located on the banks of the Musi River at Jiyaguda in Old City, Hyderabad. At the far east of Old City is Mir Alam Tank ,
891-546: The southern part of Hyderabad, was a significant military and administrative hub during the Qutb Shahi period and beyond. This area housed prominent military establishments, particularly those of the Sunni Muslim Paigahs and their Gaur Kayasth serrishtahdars, who managed military and household units. Early Kayasths in the region, including families like the Saksenas and Srivastavas, were primarily military personnel, reflecting
924-586: The southwest, and the Gulzar Houz fountain to the north, which is surrounded by four arch-gateways called Char Kaman . Asaf Jahi monuments near the Charminar include the Mahboob Chowk Clock Tower and Nizamia Hospital . The Chowmahalla Palace was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors. H.E.H The Nizams Museum , Purani Haveli. Home to
957-473: The streets leading off from the Charminar. Bangles, bridalwear, pearls, Attar (perfume) and the traditional Hyderabadi glass and stone studded bangles are all sold here. The Madina Market also known as Madina, Hyderabad is known for its wholesale cloth market providing goods from the regions of Telangana , northern Karnataka , and Maharashtra . The markets of Charminar's Gulzar House are favoured for
990-405: Was 39.43 lakhs, where Hindus at 20.46 lakhs (51.89%) and Muslims at 17.13 lakhs (43.35%). The old city is well connected by railway, road, and air. Auto rickshaws are available for getting around the city at reasonable rates while TSRTC city buses circulate within the city and also travel to the nearby towns and villages. The eastern parts of the old city have access to the Hyderabad metro via
1023-474: Was a famous cafe in the times of Nizams , (known to the Senior Citizens of Old City), Chaman ki Hotel (literally translated as hotel with a garden) in Dabeerpura. Not only was it famous for its tea but also because the customers could request for their favorite songs to be played on Gramophone for a small fee. It was demolished in 1970s to give way to a Marriage Hall. Former MLA Mr Aman Ullah Khan's residence
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1056-521: Was also known for its courtesans, with legends connecting it to figures like Bhagmati, whose story is intertwined with the founding of Hyderabad. The military influence in Shah Ali Banda was pronounced, with many nobles and commanders associated with its establishments. The area featured a diverse population, including Maharashtrian and Telugu Brahmans, who managed troop units, reflecting the complex social fabric of this historic locality. Shah Ali Banda
1089-493: Was built during the time of the Nizams , is here. Koh-E-Noor School was established in 1967. St. Lawrence High School, Hyderabad Islamic School, Focus international School, Spring Dale High School, Millennium Star School, Momen High School, Husamia Naunehal High school, and Glorious Deccan School are some of the other known schools in the locality. Falcon hotel, Jabbar Hotel, Ali Cafe, Choice Hotel, Iqbal Hotel, Ajwa Hotel, Lazeezo Arabian Grills & Restaurant, Munshi Naans (one of
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