History of Hyderabad

Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh of 400 year old with population of 4.2 million people approximately. The history of Hyderabad begins with Quli Qutub Shah seized the reins of power from the Bahamani Kingdom in 1512 and established the fortress city of Golconda.
In 1798, a subsidiary alliance for military and political cooperation was signed between the Nizam and the British East India company. Thereafter, an area north of what is now the Hussain Sagar lake was established as a cantonment. The area was named Secunderabad after the then Nizam, Sikander Jah. Both Hyderabad and Secunderabad grew together and have now merged. An imaginary line drawn across the Tank Bund is still used to distinguish the two cities.

The City of Hyderabad is famous for its minarets and its pearl bazaar. Pearl from all over the world are said to come to Hyderabad because the artisans here are skilled in piercing and stringing pearls without damaging them. The city's gypsy tribes called "Lambadas" and "Banjaras" are known throughout the country for their colorful costumes - and Hyderabadi cuisine is much sought after.

Chronology of Events and Dates.
Dates	1591	Charminar is built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah and a new city founded on the south bank of River Musi.
	1687	Golconda's capture by Aurangazeb ends Qutub Shahi rule. Mughal rule begins in the Deccan.
	1713	Nizam-ul-Mulk is appointed Subedar of six subas (provinces) of the Deccan and Faujdar of Karnataka.
11 Oct	1724	Nizam-ul-Mulk defeats Mubarez Khan in the battle of Shakar Kheda in Berar and establishes his supremacy in the Deccan.
25 June	1725	Emperor Muhammed Shah confers the title of Asaf Jah on Nizam-ul-Mulk.
	1732	Nawab Mir Ahmed Ali Khan, Nasir Jung is married to the daughter of Roshan-ud-Daula Zafar Jung.
	1734	Nizam Ali Khan is born.
	1738	Nadir Shah invades India and Nizam-ul-Mulk plays a key role in restoring peace.
22 May	1748	Nizam-ul-Mulk dies at the age of 77 and is buried at Khuldabad, near Aurangabad.
25 Dec	1750	Nasar Jung is shot dead by Himayat Khan, the Pathan Nawab of Kurnool.
	1750	Chowmahalla Palace is built by Salabat Jung.
3rd Feb	1751	Muzaffer Jung is killed in a fight with his Pathan dependents and Bussy proclaims the third son of Nizam-ul-Mulk Salabat Jung as the Subedar of the Deccan.
3rd Feb	1751	Salabat Jung is installed as Subedar of Deccan.
Dec	1753	The French are assigned the four districts of Mustafanagar, Rajahmundry, Eluru and Chicacole (Srikakulam).
	1756	The French are driven out of the northern Circars by the British force after the out break of war between England and France.
	1759	Salabat Jung concludes a treaty with the British for the grant of Masulipatnam and other districts. French influence comes to an end.
8 July	1762	Nizam Ali Khan assumes the Subedari of the Deccan
7 Sep	1763	Salabat Jung dies
	1763	The capital of Deccan is shifted from Aurangabad to Hyderabad during the reign of Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II.
April	1779	The first representative of the British, John Holland is sent to Hyderabad to act as an envoy and later as a president.
25 Mar	1798	The French General Micheal Joachin Raymond dies and is buried at Saroornagar
	1798	The Nizam was compelled by the treaty of 1798 to join the British against Tippu Sultan during the fourth Mysore War. The treaty establishes British influence in Hyderabad.
6 Aug	1803	Nizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah II dies.
11 Aug	1803	Sikander Jah Asaf Jah III succeeds as the Subedar of the Deccan
9 May	1804	Arastu Jah dies after serving Hyderabad for almost 3 decades as Minister.
25 July	1804	The construction of Mir-Alam Tank begins. It is completed on 8th June 1806. It is built under the supervision of H Russels of Royal Engineers, Madras regiment.
	1806	Secunderabad is named after Sikender Jah Asaf Jah III with Col. Lang established the headquarters of British Subsidiary force after the Treaty of 1798. It was one of the largest British Cantonments in India.
	1808	Construction of the Residency is completed.
	1812	Raja Chandulal along Hungry Russell establishes a contingent known as the Russell Brigade later known Hyderabad Contingent.
21 May	1829	Sikender Jah dies.
23 May	1829	Naseer-Ud-Daula succeeds as Subedar of the Deccan.
	1846	Hyderabad Medical School established with Dr. William MacLean as its first Principal.
	1853	Berar Treaty is signed by the Nizam giving the management of the Berar district to the British with an annual revenue of Rs.50 Lakh.
March	1854	oundation of Dar-ul-Uloom by Sir Salar Jung-I, with facilities for teaching in Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Telugu, Marathi and English.
16 May	1856	Department of Mint and Stamps is established with Major Henry Rocky as the Mint Master.
	1857	Naseer-ud-daula Asaf Jah III dies.
18 May	1857	Afzal-ud-Daula succeeds his father as Subedar of the Deccan.
	1858	A new coinage called "Hali Sicca" is introduced with the inscription "Sicca-e-Nizamul-Mulk Asaf Jah Bahadur". Consequently the coin in the name of Mughal Emperor seized to be used in Hyderabad.
	1858	Army Department was established and Henry Rocks is made first commander-in-chief of the Nizam's army from 1864 to 1874.
31 Aug	1861	The " Order of star of India" is conferred on Afzal-Ud-Daula, Nizam V.
	1867	Government central printing press is established.
6 Jan	1867	Forest Department is established with Byramji Manoji as its first Inspector General.
	1868	Basheer Bagh Palace is constructed by Sir Asman Jah.
6 Mar	1869	Mir Mahboob Ali Khan is proclaimed the Nizam, Asaf Jah VI, when he was hardly 2 years 7 months old.
26 Feb	1869	First adhesive postage stamp is issued in Hyderabad.
	1869	Nizam's State Railway is established.
12 Dec	1872	To inform public about time, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad organizes cannon fire at 4.30AM, 12 Noon and 8PM.
8 Oct	1874	Nizam State Railway is completed and opened to traffic.
	1874	Department of Government Gardens is established with G.Cornish as its first head.
18 Nov	1876	"SATI" or burning of Hindu widows is prohibited in the state and in this connection posters are printed.
	1876	Foundation of Chaderghat High School.
	1877-78	Foundation of the Madrasa-E-Aliya at Rambold's Koti at Chaderghat by Salar Jung I.
	1879	Horse Racing starts at Malakpet.
	1880	Postal Department is established with Shah Sawar Jung as its chief.
8th Feb	1883	Mir Turab Ali Khan Salar Jung I dies.
	1884	Foundation of Falaknuma Palace is laid on 3rd March 1884 by Sir Viqar-Ul-Umara. Construction completed in 1893.
	1884	Official language of the state is changed from Persian to Urdu.
	1884	Directorate General of Police and Jail Department is established.
4 June	1889	Mir Yusuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III is born in Poona.
4 Dec	1889	Clocks are fixed on four sides of the Charminar.
	1890	Palmoor is named after Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Nizam VI as Mahboobnagar.
	1890	Asafia Library is established.
	1892	Lord And Lady Lansdowne visits Hyderabad.
Jan	1893	Arch Duke France Ferdinand of Austria visits Hyderabad.
	1892	Diarat-Ul-Maarif is founded.
	1893	The Nizam announces constitutional reforms through an order called Qaniunche-i-mubarak.
4 Nov	1895	Syed Hussain Bilgrami (Imad-ul-Mulk) appointed as tutor to Mir Osman Ali Khan (Nizam VII).
15 Nov	1895	Lord and Lady Elgin visit Hyderabad.
20 Aug	1897	Sir Ronald Ross discovers the parasite of Malaria in a dissected Anopheles mosquito at Begumpet.
	1899	Nizam VI along with Mir Osman Ali Khan visits Calcutta.
	1902	Lord and Lady Curzon visit Hyderabad.
25 Aug	1905	Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Nizam VI lays the foundation of Town Hall in Public Gardens on his 40th birthday (now Legislative Assembly Building). It is finished in 1913.
14 Feb	1905	The Victoria Memorial Orphanage is established.
16 Apr	1906	The wedding of Nizam VII is celebrated at Eden Garden.
	1907	The Mahboobia Girls is founded.
22nd feb	1907	Mir Himayat Ali Khan (Azam Jah) is born.
2 Jan	1908	Mir Shujat Ali Khan (Moazzam Jah) is born.
28 Sep	1908	Hyderabad witnesses disastrous floods in the river Musi.
	1908	The Nizamia Observatory is established.
	1910	Hyderabad electricity department is established and R.L.Gamlen is appointed its first chief.
29 Aug	1911	Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Nizam VI dies.
29 Aug	1911	Mir Osman Ali Khan is proclaimed as Nizam VII but formal Durbar is held on 12 Sep 1911.
	1913	Department of Agriculture (Ziraat) is established with John Henry as its head.
	1914	Archaeological Department is established.
15 Sep	1915	Construction of High Court begins and is completed on 31st March, 1919.
	1917	Osmania University is established.
6 Sep	1917	Bureau of Translation and Compilation is established with Abdul Haq as its head.
	1917-18	First Matriculation examination of Osmania University is held.
7 Nov	1919	Nizam VII introduces New Constitution of the Govt. with an Executive Council.
	1920	The Construction of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar is completed in 1920 and 1927 respectively.
	1921	The Judiciary is separated from the Executive.
25 Jan	1922	Prince of Wales visits Hyderabad with Lord Louis Mountbatten as one of his A.D.C.s.
	1923	Nizam VII celebrates the 200th anniversary of establishment of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
	1923	Jagirdas College is established. (Later converted into Hyderabad Public School).
	1924	Nizam Sagar project is started and completed in 1931.
28 sep	1925	Nawab Imad-ul-Mulk receives the first honorary degree of L.L.D from Osmania University.
	1926	Osmania Medical College is opened.
	1926	The first B.A. examination of the Osmania University is held.
	1928	District Water Works department is established with Md. Ahmed Mirza as its chief.
	1929	Industrial Trust Fund is created with Rupees 1 Crore to promote local industries.
12 Nov	1931	Azam Jah and Moazzam Jah are married at Nice (France) to Princess Durru Shehvar, Daughter of ex. Sultan Abdul Majeed Khan, Caliph of Muslims and Princess Niloufer (niece of ex. Sultan) respectively.
	1931	Osmania University building project is started with Zain Yar Jung as its Chief Architect.
6 Oct	1933	Mir Barkat Ali Khan (Mukarram Jah) is born (grandson of the Seventh Nizam).
14 June	1934	British Govt. restores to the Nizam part of Hyderabad city which for century was known as Residency Bazaar (Now known as Sultan Bazaar).
July	1934	Laying of the foundation stone of Osmania University buildings at Adikmet by His Exalted Highness the Nizam VII.
	1935	Construction of Moazzam Jahi Market is completed.
	1935	Broadcasting Department is established under Nawab Ali Yawar Jung.
	1935	The Nizam donates Rs.10 lakh to the Aligarh Muslim University.
	1936	Hyderabad State Aero Club, Begumpet is established.
	1936	Prince Azam Jah is given the title of Prince of Berar and a grand function is held at Chowmohalla.
13 Feb	1937	Nizam VII celebrates Silver Jubilee of his reign.
6 Dec	1945	Nizam VII issues commemorative stamp to celebrate the victory of the allies.
4 Aug	1947	Charles Gordon Herbert, last British Resident, leaves Hyderabad.
29 Nov	1947	Standstill Agreement signed with the Government of India.
13 Sep	1948	The Indian Army begins "Police Action" against Hyderabad.
17 Sep	1948	The State Ministry resigns.
17 Sep	1948	End of the Asaf Jahi era and imposition of military rule, followed by merger of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
2 Mar	1949	Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III, dies a bachelor.
26 Mar	1950	Mir Osman Ali Khan Nizam VII is made the Rajpramukh of Hyderabad State and remains so up to October, 1956.
17 Feb	1953	Clocks presented by his Exalted Highness the Nizam VII in commemoration of his visit to the cathedral at Midnight mass on Christmas Eve 1952- All Saints Church.
24 Feb	1967	Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nizam VII dies.
	1976	Birla Mandir is constructed by the Birla Trust adjacent to Naubat Pahad.
	1988	First five-star deluxe hotel Krishna Oberoi is opened in Hyderabad.

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