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Hyderabad's name translates literally as 'Lion City', referencing Ali's valour in battle.

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Hyderabad

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
25.40, 68.36
187th most populous city in the world

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

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The city was founded in 1768 over a limestone ridge known as Ganjo Takkar, or 'Bald Hill.'

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Hyderabad

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
25.40, 68.36
187th most populous city in the world

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

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Hyderabad produces almost all of the ornamental glass bangles in Pakistan.

Hyderabad
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Hyderabad

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
25.40, 68.36
187th most populous city in the world

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

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Hyderabad's local architectural patterns include homes with wind-catchers that direct cool breezes into living quarters.

Hyderabad
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Hyderabad

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
25.40, 68.36
187th most populous city in the world

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

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Mir Karam Ali Khan Talpur Tombs were restored in 2016 1
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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
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Hyderabad

Pakistan

Country
Pakistan
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
25.40, 68.36
187th most populous city in the world

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

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Photo: Waheed.chandio · CC BY-SA 4.0

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