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History of Hyderabad - 400 Years Rich History of Hyderabad

Hyderabad History is very  rich and interesting , so don't worry, you will not get bored reading it. History of Hyderabad is inextricably linked with the  rise and fall  of various kingdoms, Qutb Shahi to Asaf Jahi (Nizams) , which flourished in the Deccan region during the medieval and modern times. It was the famous Qutb Shahi's rule that  opened a glorious chapter  in the chronicles of Hyderabad. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, Founder of Hyderabad Fifth ruler of Qutb Shahi Dynasty (Accession 1580 - Death 1612) The birth of a city Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, was the founder of Hyderabad City. In the  year 1591 , when the Moon was in the constellation of Leo, Jupiter in its own abode and all celestial planets favourably placed, he laid the foundation  of a new city which he called Bhagyanagar after his beloved queen 'Bhagmati'. Bhagmati embraced Islam and took the name Hyder Mahal and consequently Bhagynagar was  renamed