The
city of Hyderabad was made on the southern banks of the Musi River. Nowadays, it
is called as the historical Old City. The Old City is the abode to the monuments
like Charminar, Mecca Masjid, etc which clings to the great history of
Hyderabad.
Mecca Masjid
One
of the monuments which disclose the history of Hyderabad is Mecca Masjid which is
close to Charminar in the old city of Hyderabad is the grandest mosque in the
whole south India. The construction of Mecca Masjid utilized 8000 artisans
working round the clock for 77 years. The Masjid is one of the oldest, and most
amazing, mosques in the whole nation. The Masjid houses a 75-foot-high entrance
hall, which has sizes of 220 feet by 180 feet. Belgian precious stone crystal
fixtures beautify the mosque. Despite the fact that Quli Qutb Shah established
the framework stone for Mecca Masjid in 1614, it was Emperor Aurangzeb who
finished its development in 1687. An estimated 10,000 worshipers can offer prayers
to God in the immense lobby.
Hussain Sagar Lake
Hussain
Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, constructed by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562,
throughout the standard of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. It was based a
tributary of the Musi stream to help Hyderabad, India. It is presently famous as
Tank Bund, and has turned into a vacationer end and a nearby fascination. The nearby
landmarks and attractions are Patton Tank, Buddha statue, Masjid and tomb of
Saidani Maa Saheba, etc. This also plays a big role in holding the history of Hyderabad
to attract most of the tourists to this largest manmade lake. The large solid statue of Gautama Buddha
amidst the lake was raised in 1992. When you are exploring Hussain Sagar Lake,
you should see other close-by visitor spots like Lumbini Park, an amusement
park and captivating Birla Mandir and Planetarium.
Salar Jung Museum
The art
museum on the southern bank of the Musi River, Salar Jung Museum in the city of
Hyderabad, is the third biggest historical center in India lodging the grandest
small time gatherings of obsolescent on the planet. The accumulation of Islamic
symbolization from everywhere incorporates an assortment of lit up Korans,
astrolabes, jeweled swords and knifes, and Persian floor coverings. It is well
known all through India for its prized accumulations having a place with
diverse human advancements going again to the first century. The gallery opened
to the general population on December 16 in 1951 and houses the gathering of
the Salar Jung family, who were imperative nobles in the courts of the Nizams,
Muslim leaders of Hyderabad.
The Falaknuma castle
The
Falaknuma castle is a striking structure which stands on a 2000 feet high
hillock which can be spotted 5kms from Charminar. One of the highlights of the
royal residence is the state banquet hall, whose top side is brightened with
frescoes and overlaid reliefs. The assembly hall holds a two-ton physically
worked organ said to be the stand out of its thoughtful on the planet. The
royal residence has a library with a walnut cut top: an imitation of the one at
Windsor Castle. The library had one of the finest gatherings of the Quran in
India. Today, taking after a picky ten-year remodel by Taj Hotels, the royal
residence is interested in guests, and the formal attire of its stately past is
on sparkling showcase.
