Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Andhra
Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Musi River. After ndependence of
India from the British rule, the Asaf Jahi Nizam declared his intention to
remain independent and not becoming a part of the Indian union On 17 September
1948, the Indian Army took control of Hyderabad state through Operation Polo
and Nizam VII joined the Union.
Situated at the crossroads of North and South India,
Hyderabad is noted for its unique culture. As the former capital of the largest
and richest princely state and with patronage from Nizams, Hyderabad
established local traditions in art, literature, architecture and cuisine. The
city is a tourist destination and has many places of interest, including the
Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar and Golconda fort. Hyderabad is home to several
museums, bazaars, galleries, libraries, sporting and other cultural institutions.
The Telugu film industry is based in the city. From the 1990s Hyderabad emerged
as a hub for the information technology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
industries, alongside traditional and service industries. Hyderabad is a major
centre for higher education and research and has 13 universities and business
schools.
Hyderabad is known as "India's pharmaceutical
capital" and "Genome Valley of India" due to large presence of
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.It is among the global centers of
information technology for which it is known as Cyberabad (Cyber City).
