Fun facts about Hyderabad
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The name Hyderabad means 'Haydar's City' or 'Lion City', derived from the name of Caliph Ali Ibn Abi Talib.
Hyderabad
India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India.
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Hyderabad was originally called Baghnagar, meaning 'city of gardens'.
Hyderabad
India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India.
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Hyderabad is situated along the banks of the Musi River, which is a tributary of the Krishna River.
Hyderabad
India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India.
From the “Geography” section
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The Deccan Birds Aviary in the Kothwalguda Eco Park is the world's largest avian enclosure.
Hyderabad
India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India.
From the “Geography” section
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The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was formed in April 2007 by merging the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad with 12 municipalities.
Hyderabad
India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India.
From the “Administration” section
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