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'''Hyderabad''' is the capital city of the Indian state of [[Wikipedia:Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]]. It is in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. With approximately 8.1 million people (81 lakh), it is India's 6th largest metropolis and the 41st largest metropolitan area in the world. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South [[India]], and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hence, Hyderabad is considered to be the gateway of southern India. Hyderabad has always been a place where [[Hindus]] and [[Muslims]] have co-existed peacefully for centuries.
'''Hyderabad''' is the capital city of the Indian state of [[Wikipedia:Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]]. It is in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. With approximately 8.1 million people (81 lakh), it is India's 6th largest metropolis and the 41st largest metropolitan area in the world. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South [[India]], and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hence, Hyderabad is considered to be the gateway of southern India. Hyderabad has always been a place where [[Hindus]] and [[Muslims]] have co-existed peacefully for centuries.


This city is used as to stop over to reach the important Sikh shrine [[Hazoor Sahib|Takaht Sri Hazoor Sahib]], which is located at [[Nanded]] in adjoining state of [[Wikipedia:Maharastra|Maharastra]].
This city is used as to stop over to reach the important Sikh shrine [[Hazoor Sahib|Takaht Sri Hazoor Sahib]], which is located at [[Nanded]] in adjoining state of [[Wikipedia:Maharastra|Maharastra]] which is about 230 Km from Hyderabad. Also [[Bidar]] is about 130 Kms from [[Hyderabad]] and can be covered by car in 3 Hrs asthe highway is of a good standard.


Hyderabad and the surrounding areas of Telangana have a distinct dialect. The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with some Marathi words and a unique Hyderabad accent, giving rise to a dialect sometimes called as Hyderabadi Hindi.
Hyderabad and the surrounding areas of Telangana have a distinct dialect. The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with some Marathi words and a unique Hyderabad accent, giving rise to a dialect sometimes called as Hyderabadi Hindi.

Revision as of 11:17, 23 March 2007

Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. With approximately 8.1 million people (81 lakh), it is India's 6th largest metropolis and the 41st largest metropolitan area in the world. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South India, and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hence, Hyderabad is considered to be the gateway of southern India. Hyderabad has always been a place where Hindus and Muslims have co-existed peacefully for centuries.

This city is used as to stop over to reach the important Sikh shrine Takaht Sri Hazoor Sahib, which is located at Nanded in adjoining state of Maharastra which is about 230 Km from Hyderabad. Also Bidar is about 130 Kms from Hyderabad and can be covered by car in 3 Hrs asthe highway is of a good standard.

Hyderabad and the surrounding areas of Telangana have a distinct dialect. The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with some Marathi words and a unique Hyderabad accent, giving rise to a dialect sometimes called as Hyderabadi Hindi.