Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the South Indian state of Telangana.
It was ruled by the Qutub Shahis, Mughals and the Nizams which shaped its history.
The city is noted for its monuments which includes the masterpiece of Charminar and the fort of Golconda.
[4] The city houses famous historical sites including Charminar, UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage site of the Chowmahalla Palace,[5] Salar Jung Museum (among the world's largest private collection museums) as well as art galleries, libraries, sports complexes, museums and theaters.
[7][8] The Laad Bazaar situated near Charminar has shops that sell pearls, jewellery[7] and products such as silverware, Nirmal, Kalamkari paintings and artefacts, bidriware, lacquer bangles studded with stones, saris, handwoven materials in silk and cotton.