Hyderabad (Pakistan) (ملتان)

Hyderabad (Pakistan) (ملتان)


Hyderabad was historically known as Neroonkot, meaning 'the place where Neroon came from'. Neroon was a local ruler. The city was founded in 1768 and it served as the provincial capital until 1840, after which he British transferred the capital to Bombay Presidency.

Hyderabad tranliterates as Lion City, with haydar meaning 'lion' and ābād meaning 'settlement'. Hyderabad was named after Ali, who was the 4th caliph and cousin of Muhammad, with the 'lion' part referring to his valour in battle.

Most traditional buildings in Hyderabat were constructed with mud bricks. This way of building kept the structure cool in summer and warm in winter. Homes that were built later, during British rule, usually feature balconies and decorative columns. They have large windows for ventilation.

Points of interest
  • The Ganju Takar Mountain Range.
  • The Gulistan-e-Zeal Pak Colony.
  • The Hyderabad Garrison (حيدرآباد چھاؤنی) is a cantonment (military basis). At its center is a beautiful historic building.
  • The Hyderabad Junction railway station (حيدرآباد جنڪشن ريلوي اسٽيشن) opened in 1861.
  • The Kacha Qilla.
  • The Navalrai Clock Tower (نول رائے کلاک ٹاور) is also known as Ghanta Ghar and Market Clock Tower. It was erected in 1914 and named after Naval Rai, a regional duty collector.
  • The Niaz Cricket Stadium.
  • The Pacco Qillo fort (پڪو قلعو, Strong Fort) was built around 1768, during the same time when Hyderabat was founded.
  • The zoological & botanical garden of Rani Bagh (راڻي باغ, Queen's Garden) was formerly known as Das Garden. The park features 21 species of mammals, 41 species of birds and 10 species of reptiles, aswell as 227 tree species. It was established in 1861.
  • The Sindh Museum (سندھ میوزیم) was founded in 1971 to preserve the cultural history of Sindh. The museum consists of an inside and outside exhibition.
  • The Tomb of Mian Shah Ghulam Kalhoro is the burial place of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, who is thought to have been the founder of Hyderabat. He died in 1772. The tomb is the oldest building in Hyderabat. In the early 20th century, the building's original domed roof collapsed and it was replaced with a flat roof.
  • The Tombs of Talpur Mirs (میران تالپور کے مقبرے) are the place where the Talpur Mirs of Sindh who reigned from 1784 to 1843, were laid to rest. The tombs are also known as Cubbas (Domes). Most of the tombs date from the 19th century.
There are numerous hotels and restaurants in Hyderabat. Hyderabat is about 150 km (93 mi) northeast from Karachi and 1050 km southwest from Islamabad. It has good rail and road (M-9 motorway) connections with the rest of Pakistan.

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