Shaikpet Dargah, Resting Place Of A Visionary In Hyderabad

The locality is home to the grave of the great architect and sufi Hussain Shah Wali. When it comes to names of Hyderabadi localities...

Hakeempet – The Doctor’s Locality Of Past In Hyderabad

Legend has it that Hakeem Mirza Nizamuddin Ahmed Jeelani was the royal physician (Hakeem) in the court of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah. He came...

Karwan – The Traveller’s Sarai In Hyderabad

The locality of karwan once served as the market for diamonds and other precious stones. Karwan is perhaps one of the only localities of...

A Turn Of Century Palatial Mansion – Aziz Bagh at Noorkhan...

Located in the busy Noorkhan bazaar, Aziz Bagh is a perfect blend of gothic and neoclassical style. It has a timeless appeal. It draws...

Feelkhana, The Nizams’ House Of Elephants In Hyderabad

Once the stables of elephants during the second Nizam’s reign, Feelkhana today is a hub for traders. To an outsider, Feelkhana might not sound...

Hayathnagar: An Area Lost In Time Of Hyderabad

Once home to many magnificent structures of the Qutb Shahi era, today it’s a different story. Hayathnagar, which dates back to the Qutb Shahi...