GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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City of Nizams
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City of Nizams
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World Capital of Biryani
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -One popular theory suggests that the sultan had named the city “Bhaganagar” or “Bhāgyanagar” after Bhāgmathi, a local nautch (dancing) girl with whom he had fallen in love. She converted to Islam and adopted the title Hyder Mahal. The city was renamed Hyderabad in her honour.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Hyderabad famous for? Hyderabad is famous as the capital of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It’s known for its historical monuments, like the Charminar and Golconda fort. And of course, Biryani.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hyderabad’s early history dates back to a small fishing village on the River Indus known as Neroon Kot, named after its local Sindhi ruler Neroon. Later, Hyderabad was founded in 1768 by Kalhora ruler Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro on the ruins of Neroon Kot and the city was made capital of Sindh.