Take a look into the history of Hyderabad with these 4 fantastic locations

One of the richest princely states in the country, Hyderabad is a great place to enjoy the view of some really awesome pieces of history. Being the capital of several massive empires in the past, the city sees several mosques, marketplaces, palaces and other royal monuments to explore. Let’s take a tour of some of these amazing historical destinations.

Charminar - Lying at the centre of Hyderabad’s old quarters, Charminar is the landmark of Hyderabad. This most-recognisable symbol of the city was built during the reign of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah in the 16th century to mark the end of a plague in the city. Its name, Charminar, was derived from the four massive minarets on its corners, measuring more than 20 meters in height. These minarets creates an arch shaped, multi-floored structure below which also houses a mosque, having a greater religious significance amongst the locals. If you want to explore this historical monument, check for Delhi to Hyderabad flights Indigo tariffs.

Hussain Sagar Lake - One of the most picturesque sights to see, this massive expanse of water lies between Secunderabad and Hyderabad. The lake was made on one of the tributaries of Musi River in the 16th century during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. One of the biggest attractions in the lake is a massive Buddha statue, measuring at a length of more than 16 metres, considered to be one of the freestanding statues in the world. You can rent a small boat from the Lumbini Park, a small amusement park on the banks of the lake, to reach this island. The state tourism board has also installed water sports facility at the lake.

Salar Jung Museum - The Salar Jung Museum is a huge collection of more than 35,000 historical items, dating back to the era of Salar Jung III, a minister to the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan. These items include, Persian paintings, miniature arts, furniture, weapons, sculpture, manuscripts from different parts of the country and the world like Africa and Western and Middle Eastern nations. The main attraction of the museum is a life-sized marble statue, ‘Veiled Rebecca’, which is considered to be that of a Biblical character. It was made by an Italian sculptor from the 19th century, Giovanni Battista Belzoni. You can also take a look at the expansive collection of jewellery and emeralds the royal family of the Nizams used.

Chowmahalla Palace - Built by Asaf Jahis, this 18th century palace is considered to be amongst the top 10 places to visit in Hyderabad. The architecture of the palace bears striking resemblance to the royal palace of Iran’s Shah. The palace complex consists of 4 smaller palaces, fountains, gardens and few courtyards. The palace has been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The current administration also organizes several musical and cultural event to showcase the glorious heritage of Hyderabad.