Hyderabad is a city steeped in history and culture. This city has Hidden Historical Connections of Hyderabad’s street named after rulers, powerful individuals, and cultural movements that have left their mark on its history. Each name is drawn from narratives, a testament to Hyderabad’s cosmopolitan culture. Here’s a look at some of the city’s most popular localities and how they originated.
Influence of the Nizams and Their Relatives:
Nampally
This place dates back to Raza Ali Khan, a Diwan of the Nizam’s State. The land originally left to him was titled “Nekh Nampally,” which later became “Nampally.”
Begumpet
Commemorating Begum Basheerunnissa, daughter of Nizam II, who received this land as dowry upon her marriage. Her name forever marked this affluent area in Hyderabad.
Khairatabad
This suburb is named after the jagir (land grant) bestowed on Ibrahim Qutub Shah’s daughter, Khairunnisa Begum. Her name survives on the city map.
Afzal Gunj
Granted in memory of Nizam V (Afzalud Dawlah), who generously donated land to the grain traders, helping to build the commercial city that it is today.
Secunderabad
This twin city of Hyderabad is so called after Sikander Jha (Nizam III), making the Nizam rulers’ position in the cityscape of Hyderabad firm.
Banjara Hills
This high-end area was originally inhabited by the Banjara community, a nomadic people known for their trade and movement from one land to another. The name even maintains their historic presence in the city.
Abids
Named after Jewish vaud Albert Abid of the sixth Nizam, Mir Mehboob Ali Khan. His influence was so great in the royal court that his name was attributed to this prestigious commercial hub.
Malakpet
Named after Malik Yakoob, a servant of Abdullah Qutub Shah, reflecting the influence of individuals other than royals who helped form the cultural scene of Hyderabad.
Moosarambagh
This name comes from Monsieur Raymond, a French general and an important personage of Hyderabad’s history. His legacy lives on in the name of this locality.
Lad Bazaar
Well-known for its exquisite lac bangles, this shopping street has been the hub of trade and skill for generations and draws city tourists in great numbers.
Begum Bazar
This bustling trading area began life on land gifted by Humda Begum, wife of Nizam Ali Khan, specifically to promote trade and commerce. It is now one of Hyderabad’s busiest market areas.
Sultan Bazar
Already known as Residency Bazar, this area came to be renamed Sultan Bazar when it was returned to the Nizam’s government in 1933. It has been a busy marketplace for shoppers ever since.
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Gachibowli
The area was named after a lime-lined stepwell, which used to be a source of water. The name was derived from the association of area with ancient water conservation methods.
Golconda
The ancient Golconda Fort was named after the term “herders’ hill,” which reflects the area’s history of being a shepherd’s region before it became the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
Street and locality names in Hyderabad are not mere signboards but also a chronicle of rulers, communities, and events that shaped the city. Starting with a name assigned to royalty, merchants, servants, or natural landmarks, each locality has left a legacy that still shapes Hyderabad’s identity today.
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