Hyderabad

Biryani's famous home

Hyderabad is a major city in south-central India, capital of Telangana state.

Known for its tech industry and historical sites, it's sometimes called "Cyberabad" for its software sector.

The name also refers to a city in southeastern Pakistan, in Sindh province.

Both trace their names to the same Persian elements meaning "Hyder's city."

culture

Telugu

Dravidian language of southeastern India

Ramadan · bangle · mehndi

cuisine

biryani

Spiced layered rice dish

basmati · saffron · ghee

modern

Microsoft

Redmond technology corporation

software · outsourcing · metro rail · IKEA · pharma · biotech

geography

twin cities

Neighboring paired urban centers

granite · boulders · lakes · tanks

history

Mughal

Indian Islamic imperial dynasty

fort · heritage · partition · annexation

Categories
Opposites
indian regional rivalry

HyderabadChennai

Tamil Nadu's capital city

Mumbai · Bangalore · Delhi · Kolkata · Jaipur

city type/character

Hyderabadrural village

Small countryside settlement

hamlet · countryside · wilderness · remote outpost · small town

historical political identity

HyderabadBritish Raj

Imperial rule over India

British India · Calcutta · New Delhi

Family

Hyderabadi

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G