Top 5 Old Markets in Hyderabad: Hyderabad, popularly known as the “City of Pearls”, is equally famous for the bazaars that have existed over the centuries. The majority of these markets were established during the Mughal and Nizam rule and provide a vivid residue of the royal heritage that dwelt in the city. For a glimpse into a few of the markets that still uphold Mughalish aspects in Hyderabad, we present to you their location.
Laad Bazaar is one among the oldest and popular traditional shops in Hyderabad. It lies next to the majestic Charminar and is famous for lacquer bangles, bridal jewelry, and zari fabrics. It dates back to the Qutb Shahi period. Very narrow streets that cut through it give a glimpse of ages in Hyderabadi culture.
Sultan Bazaar, on the larger campus of Koti, is one of the oldest commercial spots around. It was fifteen called Residency Bazaar, taking the name during British times, and then later shifted to the title Sultan Bazaar. Nowadays, it feels textile, silver ornaments, and stationery. Sultan Bazaar seems to retain that old-world charm very well amid the contemporary shops surrounding it.
Begum Bazaar is the oldest of these markets at a stone’s throw from the Musi River, with nearly 400 years of age. The place was gifted to conduct some business in the big wholesale market for local businesses by Humda Begum, wife of Nizam Ali Khan. At present, it stands as one of the largest wholesale markets in the city. These include brass bazaars, perfumes, and spices along with dry fruits and other items that one could buy for much business these days.
This is one of the heritage markets built circa in the 1930s during the last Nizam’s reign at Abids. The Mughal-inspired architecture stands out through its domed arches stone corridors. Once an apple of the fruit market, even today, the corridors are filled with flower stalls, ice-cream parlors, and dry fruit shops.
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Adjacent to the Koti bus stop, Jambagh represents one of the oldest flower markets in Hyderabad. Each lane filled with marigolds, jasmines, and roses would be a feast for the senses. It still survives supplying flowers for temples, marriages, and cultural festivals.
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