10 Interesting Facts About Hyderabad You Must Know

#1 City of Pearls: Hyderabad is famously known as the City of Pearls due to its historic pearl and diamond trading legacy.

#2 Founded in 1591: The city was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, who built it around the iconic Charminar.

#3 Charminar Has 45 Places of Worship: Inside and around Charminar, there are nearly 45 mosques and prayer spaces, showing deep cultural roots.

#4 Home to the World’s Largest Film City: Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex in the world, spread over 2,000 acres.

#5 Biryani Capital of India: Hyderabadi Biryani is world-famous and even has a GI (Geographical Indication) tag.

#6 Hussain Sagar Connects Two Cities: The lake connects Hyderabad and Secunderabad and has a giant Buddha statue in the middle.

#7 Golconda Fort’s Secret Acoustics: A hand clap at the entrance can be heard at the top of the fort—used as an ancient warning system.

#8 Tech Hub of India: Hyderabad is one of India’s top IT hubs, home to global giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta.

#9 Once a Diamond Market: Famous diamonds like the Koh-i-Noor are believed to have been traded from Golconda.

#10 Perfect Blend of Old & New: From 400-year-old monuments to modern skyscrapers, Hyderabad beautifully blends heritage and technology.