Fun facts about Hyderabad
5 facts - tap any card to flip it and learn more.
Hyderabad's name translates literally as 'Lion City', referencing Ali's valour in battle.
Hyderabad
Pakistan
Hyderabad, also known as Neroonkot, is the capital and largest city of the Hyderabad Division in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh, after Karachi, and the 7th largest in Pakistan.
From the “Toponymy” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Waheed.chandio · CC BY-SA 4.0
The city was founded in 1768 over a limestone ridge known as Ganjo Takkar, or 'Bald Hill.'
Hyderabad
Pakistan
Hyderabad, also known as Neroonkot, is the capital and largest city of the Hyderabad Division in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh, after Karachi, and the 7th largest in Pakistan.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Waheed.chandio · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hyderabad produces almost all of the ornamental glass bangles in Pakistan.
Hyderabad
Pakistan
Hyderabad, also known as Neroonkot, is the capital and largest city of the Hyderabad Division in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh, after Karachi, and the 7th largest in Pakistan.
From the “Economy” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Waheed.chandio · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hyderabad's local architectural patterns include homes with wind-catchers that direct cool breezes into living quarters.
Hyderabad
Pakistan
Hyderabad, also known as Neroonkot, is the capital and largest city of the Hyderabad Division in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh, after Karachi, and the 7th largest in Pakistan.
From the “Cityscape” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Waheed.chandio · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Niaz Stadium of Hyderabad is known for Pakistani bowler Jalal-ud-Din's hat-trick, the first ever in a one-day match.
Hyderabad
Pakistan
Hyderabad, also known as Neroonkot, is the capital and largest city of the Hyderabad Division in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh, after Karachi, and the 7th largest in Pakistan.
From the “Sports” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Waheed.chandio · CC BY-SA 4.0