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One of the largest and wealthiest of India's former princely states, Hyderabad built its fortune on the trade of pearls, gold, steel, fabric and, above all, diamonds, which some believe remain hidden beneath the foundations of Golconda Fort, precursor to the city some 10km (6 1/4 miles) away. Once the most famous diamond mining area in the world, Golconda was where the 108-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond (not to mention the Orloff, Regent, and Hope diamonds) was excavated. It was in fact Golconda's legendary wealth that attracted the attention of the voracious Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, and with the aid of an inside agent he captured the fortress in 1678. Aurangzeb's invasion marked the temporary decline of the city, but when the Mughal empire began to fade, the enterprising local viceroy, Asaf Jah I, promptly proclaimed himself Nizam (ruler) and established independent rule over the Deccan state. Under the notoriously opulent Nizams of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, their power cemented by an alliance forged in 1798 with the British East India Company, Hyderabad again became a major influence, and even contributed to the British military campaigns against the recalcitrant Tipu Sultan of Mysore. Read More

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Major Airports near Hyderabad

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Karachi International Airport 82.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Hyderabad

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Bhuj Rudra Mata Airport 165.8 map
Jamnagar Govardhanpur Airport 225.6 map
Rajkot Civil Airport 260.5 map

Hyderabad Vacation Rentals

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Gokulam Guest House

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 16
Sleeps: 45
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Complimentary Breakfast, Internet Access, Room Service, TV
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in HYDERABAD, INDIA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Balcony, Garage, Internet Access, Oceanfront, Phone, Private Parking, Sauna, Swimming Pool
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in HYDERABAD, INDIA

Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Pets OK
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