The capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is an important centre of Islamic society. Most of the imposing monuments date from the 16th and 17th century and the city retains much of its 19TH century construction.

Places of Interest
Charminar: Located in the heart of the city and enclosed by bazaars, this huge triumphal arch was built by Mohammad Quli Qutab Shah in 1591A.D. to commemorate the end of plague in Hyderabad.

Mecca Masjid: This is one of the biggest mosques on earth and can admit nearly 10,000 devotees. Construction began in 1614, during the reign of Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah, but was completed only in 1687, when Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed the kingdom.

Buddha Purnima: Hyderabad prides itself on the fact that it has one of the largest statues of Buddha in this world. The statue is 17.5m tall and weighs approximately 350 tonnes.

Salar Jung Museum: The museum consists of 35,000 exhibits like statues, woodcarvings, religious objects, Persian miniature painting, illuminated manuscripts, armour and weaponry. Besides this, the swords, daggers of Mughal emperors and of Tipu Sultan are also on display.

Tomb of Qutab Shahi Kings:  The mausoleum is enclosed by lush, landscaped gardens and a number of them possess beautifully carved stonework. The tombs stand at an interval of 1.5 kms from the fort.

Golconda Fort: The fort dates back to the era of the Qutab Shahi kings in the 16Th and 17th centuries. It is one of the most magnificent fort complexes within India. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda fort it its system of acoustics. The tone of hands clapped within the Grand Portico can be heard within the Durbar Hall at the very top of the hill. Other places of tourist interest involve the Archaeological Museum, which has a quite a few archaeological finds from the frontier and the Nehru Zoological Park, which is one of the biggest zoos within India and extends upto 1.2 sq. km.

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