Hyderabad (Pakistan)
Hyderabad or
Haydarābād (
Urdu: حيدر آباد) is located in the
Sindh province of
Pakistan (formerly known as
Neroon Kot نيرُون ڪوٽ). Formerly the capital of Sindh and known as the city of perfumes, it is now a regional headquarter of the district of Hyderabad. Before the creation of Pakistan, it was known as the Paris of India, for its roads used to be washed with perfume every day. The regional and political boundaries stage the city as a
district.
Hyderabad is a hot and humid city in the south of the nation and has been a staging point for literary campaign and a birthplace of many a poets. Rich with culture and tradition, the city is the largest bangle producer in the world.
Genesis
Hyderabad is a city of Hillocks. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro of the
Kalhoro Dynasty founded the city in 1768. The Hyderabad city was then named
Neroon Kot نيرون ڪوٽ it was a small fishing village on the banks of [river Indus] and was called the heart of the
Mehran. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhora loved the city so much that in 1768, he ordered a fort to be built on one of the three hills of Hyderabad to house and defend his people. The fort since then is called the Pacco Qillo پڪو قلعو or the
Strong fort.
The Talpur Rule
After the death of the great Kalhoro, started the
Talpur Rule. Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur left his capital Khudabad, the
Land of God and made Hyderabad his capital in 1789. He made the Pacco Qillo his residence and also held his courts there.
Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur alongwith his three other brothers were responsible for the affairs that persisted in the city of Hyderabad in the years of their kingdom. The four were called
Char Yar, Sindhi for
Four friends.
The Talpur rule lasted almost over 50 years and in 1843, Talpurs faced a greater threat. The
British came face-to-face with the Talpurs at the
Battle of Miani on 17
th February, 1843. It is said that even in
rigor mortis the
Ameers (
Mirs - leaders) held their swords high fighting the British. The battle ended on 24
th March where the Mirs lost and the city came into the hands of the British.
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The Hyderbad Fort, still present today |
The British Colonial Rule
The British demolished most of the buildings around to accommodate their troops and their military stores. Hyderabad lost its glory. No longer were the roads covered with perfume. In 1857, when the
First War of Indian Independence raged across the sub-continent, the British held most of their regiments and ammunition in this city.
Located at 25.367°N lattitude and 68.367°E longitude with an elevation of 13m about
sea-level, Hyderabad is located on the east bank of the Indus River and is roughly 150 kilometers away from
Karachi, the capital of the province. Hyderabad is the
2nd largest city in
Sindh,
8th largest in
Pakistan and
209th largest city of the world with respect to population. Its population estimates to 1,348,288 (as of 2000). Two of Pakistan's largest highways, the
Indus Highway and the National Highway join at Hyderabad.
Several towns surrounding the city include ڪوٽڙي
Kotri (6.7 km),
Jamshoro (8.1 km) ھٽڙي Hattri (5 km)and ھسڙي Husri (7.5 km).
Hyderabad is home to a number of the universities and colleges of Pakistan. Some of the universities are:
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Isra University, Hyderabad (http://www.isra.edu.pk/index.htm)
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Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam (http://www.sau.edu.pk/)
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Mehran University Of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro (http://www.muet.edu.pk/)
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University of Sindh, Jamshoro (http://www.usindh.edu.pk/)
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Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro (http://www.lumhs.edu.pk/)
Hyderabad has an extreme climate. The days are hot and dry usually going upto 40°C, whilst the nights are cool and breezy. Winds that blow usually bring along clouds of dust, and people prefer staying indoors in the daytime, but the breeze that flows at night is pleasant and clean.
Industries include textiles, cement, glass, soap, pottery, tanneries, and film. Handicraft industries, including silver and gold work, lacquerware, ornamented silks, and embroidered leather saddles, are also well established. Hyderabad produces almost all of the ornamental glass
bangles in Pakistan. Hyderabad is a major commercial centre for the agricultural produce of the surrounding area, including millet, rice, wheat, cotton, and fruit.
Hyderabad can be reached in many ways, e.e.g by road, by train, by air (currently closed), by river boat. It had an airport which was used mostly by hobbists
Airport:Once it was a modestly good airport, now almost defunct. PIA used to operate 3 flights a week. Charterted flights can still land at Hyderabad airport.
Road network:The national highway passes through Hyderabad also called N5 (which is goes southwest), N9 (which is the same road going north), super highway, national highway, KLP road (Karachi, Lahore Peshawer road), Hala road etc.
Railways:Hyderabad is a major junction of Pakistan Railways, meaning railway lines go at least in 3 directions.1) Down country i.e. southword to
Karachi 2) Up country i.e. northword to Tando Jam, Nawabshah, Ghotki (
Sukkur),
Rahimyar Khan,
Lahore,
Rawalpindi (Islamabad) and
Peshawar.3) East word
River boat: This means of transport is mostly used by fishermen.
The Citizens of Hyderabad are very Friendly and Caring. Many Shia Ismaili colonies exist, one, Ahmenabad, is one of the most prominent.
Newspapers
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Daily Kawish*
Daily Ibrat*
Daily Safeer*
Hyderabad Website about Hyderabad City*
Hyderabad City on The Internet.*
Images of Hyderabad
