Hyderabad City Guide  (English, Paperback)

Founded by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591, Hyderabad has seen the rise and fall of two formidable dynasties, the Qutb Shahis and the Asaf Jahis. Today, the city retains some of its glorious past, but has expanded well over its historical boundaries. The fort of Golconda and the iconic Charminar, the sumptuous palaces and rich bazaars of the Old City co-exist with the elegant churches and spacious roads of the former British cantonment, Secunderabad, the fashionable Banjara Hills and the futuristic IT hub that is ΓÇÌCyberabadΓÇÕ