67-648: Bolarum( Telugu :బొల్లారం ) is a locality in Secunderabad in Hyderabad , Telangana , India. It is in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region . The distance from Bolarum to Secunderabad is 10 km. As per the Census 2001, Bolarum had a population of 34,667 (58% males, 42% females) with 15% of the population under the age of six. Bolarum's average literacy rate is 58%, which is lower than
134-610: A 10+2+3 plan . Schools are a mix of publicly and privately run institutions, with two-thirds of students in private schools. Languages of instruction include English, Hindi , Urdu , and Telugu . Depending on the institution students are studying in, they are required to sit in the Secondary School Certificate or the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education . After completing secondary education, students enrol in schools or junior colleges with
201-807: A heritage building known as Old Jail complex near Monda Market ) was also established. Originally constructed in 1860 as the country house of the British Resident at Hyderabad, the Residency House is now known as the Rashtrapati Nilayam , the official retreat of the President of India . Sir Winston Churchill , the prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, was posted in Secunderabad during
268-545: A 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called the Naubath Pahad located to the south of Hussain Sagar. The construction took ten years and was consecrated in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission. Sanjeevaiah Park is a public green space and park located to the north of the lake. Built on 92 acres (37 ha), the park is named after Damodaram Sanjivayya , former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh . The park
335-649: A higher secondary facility. Due to the prolonged presence of the British, Secunderabad has convent schools established by Christian missionaries. There are also 2 Army Public Schools, Army Public School Bolarum and Army Public School RK Puram. Research institutes such as National Institute of Nutrition , Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology , Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , The English and Foreign Languages University , Osmania University , and National Geophysical Research Institute are in Tarnaka , which
402-524: A large number of defence units. Units of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), such as Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), and ECIL are close to Secunderabad. There are also many hotels here, like Taj Krishna and ITC hotels. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), established in 2007, is responsible for the administration and infrastructure of Secunderabad. Secunderabad Municipality
469-463: A low fence barrier has resulted in the high number of deaths. Heart of the world by UNWTO Hussain Sagar, a heritage site of India was declared as the 'Heart of the World' by UNWTO on 27 September 2012, on the occasion of World Tourism Day, for being the World's Largest Heart-Shaped Mark, the World's Heritage Heart-Shaped Mark, and the World's Wonderful Heart-Shaped Mark on the face of the earth among
536-544: A shopping mall covering two levels of the complex. It is India's third IMAX theater. In November 2014, when Hollywood film Interstellar opened in theatres, Prasads was the only IMAX screen in India where the space drama was watched on 70mm film. The movie screen is said to be the largest IMAX screen (64 ft in height x 101.6 ft in width) in India and it is said to be fixed in Screen 6 of Prasad’s multi-plex. Screen 6
603-534: Is 1,566 kilometres (973 mi) south of Delhi, 699 kilometres (434 mi) southeast of Mumbai , and 570 kilometres (350 mi) north of Bangalore by road. It is connected to Hyderabad by Rastrapathi Road (formerly known as King's Way) and MG Road (formerly known as James' Street) via Tank Bund . As a constituent of Greater Hyderabad, Secunderabad is one of the largest metropolitan areas in India. A lot of residential areas are located nearby like West Marredpally, East Marredpally, Kharkhana, and Bowenpally as it
670-639: Is a popular spot for sailing. Regattas have been held here since 1971 jointly by the EME Sailing Association and the Secunderabad Sailing Club. Hyderabad Sailing Week has been conducted here since 1984 when the first laser boats were introduced by the Laser Class Association of India. The event has grown from ten laser entries in 1984 to 110 laser entries in 2009. In August 2009 the lake was witness to
737-607: Is a small urban park of 55 acres (0.22 km ; 0.086 sq mi) adjacent to Hussain Sagar lake. Constructed in several phases since 1999, the park is presently being maintained by the Buddha Purnima Project Authority that functions under the directives of the Government of Telangana . The park is named after and houses the memorial of N T Rama Rao , a matinee idol and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who died on 18 January 1996. Across
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#1732791342878804-429: Is also a very old landmark of Bolarum. After multiple attempts, this library was finally inaugurated by Lieutenant Colonel Kirkwood on July 23, 1892. Bolarum Bazar railway station is the local train station located near Bolarum Bazar, which runs local trains (Diesel Multiple Units) connecting it to Secunderabad , Kacheguda , Falaknuma , and Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) railway stations. The state-owned TSRTC runs
871-401: Is calm and serene. Secunderabad has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen: Aw ) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen: BSh ), with hot summers from late March to early May, the monsoon season from late June to early October, and a pleasant winter from late November to early February. In the evenings and mornings, the climate is relatively cool. Most of the rainfall is concentrated in
938-537: Is close to Secunderabad and served the twin city until early 2008. Situated in the North of Hyderabad at 17°27′N 78°30′E / 17.45°N 78.5°E / 17.45; 78.5 ., Secunderabad lies on the northern part of the Deccan Plateau . Secunderabad has an average elevation of 543 metres (1781 ft). Most of the area has a rocky terrain and some areas are hilly . Secunderabad
1005-532: Is close to Secunderabad. Hussain Sagar Hussain Sagar (alternatively referred to as Tank Bund ; Telugu pronunciation: [ɦusen sɑːgər] ) is a heart-shaped lake in Hyderabad, Telangana , India , built by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1562. It is spread across an area of 5.7 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi) and is fed by the River Musi . A large monolithic statue of
1072-622: Is connected by Secunderabad East metro station & Secunderabad West metro station of Hyderabad Metro . The city is the headquarters of the South Central Railway Zone of the Indian Railways . It is served by Secunderabad Railway Station , one of the oldest and largest railway stations in the twin cities. Secunderabad is also a major railway junction in the Wadi– Vijayawada railway route. Secunderabad
1139-562: Is located at West Marredpally . Secunderabad forms a part of Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency and is represented with seven legislative assembly seats. The present Member of Parliament is G. Kishan Reddy , who is also a Minister of State in the Union Cabinet. Major English dailies Deccan Chronicle and Financial Chronicle and the Telugu daily Andhra Bhoomi are published from Secunderabad. FM radio Radio Mirchi
1206-955: Is located at SP Road in Secunderabad. The most-popular sport played in Secunderabad is cricket . During pre-independence era Secunderabad had various sports facilities built for serving Englishmen. Presently, no major stadiums are located in Secunderabad. However, some open grounds belonging to railways and military establishments are used for various sporting activities. These are Gymkhana Ground , Parade Ground, Polo Ground, Bollarum Golf Course and Railway Golf Course. Various state sports associations such as Amateur Boxing Association, Basketball Association, Women's Cricket Association, Sculling and Rowing Association, and Hyderabad Hockey Association are located in Secunderabad. The most commonly used forms of medium-distance transport in Secunderabad include government-owned services such as light railways and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) buses, as well as privately operated auto rickshaws . It
1273-469: Is located near St. Ann's High School. Bolarum is located 3 km away from the Alwal bus stop. The City Public High School (later changed to The City High School), Valerian Grammar School, Sadhana Mandir High School and Shastri High School are the oldest and the most popular private schools in the area. Bolarum Railway Station (station code: BMO) was constructed by the British to transport military goods. There
1340-563: Is managed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority and the park won the Best open landscape award during the 2010 Indian national trust for art and cultural heritage award presentations. Prasad's IMAX is a multiplex of an area of 235,000 sq ft (21,800 m ), housing an IMAX movie theater, a five screen multiplex, food court, multinational fast food outlets, a gaming zone and
1407-471: Is now called PCX after renovation. Screen 6 was previously a 3D IMAX 70mm until 2014. Snow World is an amusement park located beside Indira Park and along the Hussain Sagar lake. The park can accommodate a total of 2,400 visitors in a day. Said to be the first of its kind at any show theme park or snow dome in the world, the visitors are exposed to snowfall for ten minutes for every hour. NTR Gardens
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#17327913428781474-669: Is the headquarters of the South Central Railway zone . Named after the Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III , Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty , Secunderabad was established in 1806 as a British cantonment . Although both the cities are together referred to as the twin cities , Hyderabad and Secunderabad have different histories and cultures, with Secunderabad having developed directly under British rule until 1948, and Hyderabad as
1541-732: Is the hub for the city bus transport run by the TSRTC and is connected to major destinations of both Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Major bus stations are the Jubilee Bus Station and the Rathifile Bus. The Tank Bund road connects Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Abutting the Hussain Sagar lake, the Tank Bund road is an arterial road and the main thoroughfare connecting Secunderabad with Hyderabad. Maximum speed limits within
1608-757: The English-speaking world over the last few decades. The camp transformed into an English town, and then into a truly cosmopolitan city where the Anglo-Indians, who had a colony popularly called “Little England”, rubbed shoulders with the Mudaliars of Tamil Nadu, the Rajasthani trading community, the Parsis, and the Sikhs, as the historian Narendra Luther book Laskar vividly captures the flavour in
1675-469: The First War of Indian Independence of 1857, the construction of a 7-metre-high (23 ft) wall was started at Trimulgherry and completed in 1867. Secunderabad Junction railway station , one of the largest in India and the zonal headquarters of South Central Railway , was established in 1874. The King Edward Memorial Hospital, now known as Gandhi Hospital, was established in 1851. A civil jail (now
1742-656: The Gautama Buddha , erected in 1992, stands on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of the lake. The lake separates the city centre of Hyderabad from the neighbourhood of Secunderabad . The maximum depth of the lake is 32 feet (9.8 m). Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the Musi River in 1562 AD by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah . The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali , who was the Master of Architecture in
1809-979: The Republic Day parade and fairs are held in the Gymkhana or Parade grounds. Christmas is celebrated by the Christian residents. An annual festival known as the Bonalu is celebrated by the Hindus of the Telangana state. It is usually held during the Ashadha , which is at the start of the monsoon season. Ramadan , the Islamic holy month of fasting, is observed by the local Muslims. There are old temples like Laxminarayana Swami Temple and Mahakali Temple. Local churches like Wesely church and St. Mary's church add to
1876-731: The capture of Warangal , the Kakatiya capital. The modern city of Hyderabad was built and founded in 1592 by the Golconda Sultanate under Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah . The modern Secunderabad is also the site where the then Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur was defeated in the year 1754 by the Maratha Empire ; the emperor arrived after the death of Nawab Anwaruddin Khan nearby at the Battle of Ambur in 1749. Anwaruddin Khan
1943-602: The monsoon regatta in which sailors from all over India participated. Different classes of sailboats and yachts were raced including four J24 , eighteen Hobie Cat and Forty-seven Optimist (dinghy) . The Yacht Club of Hyderabad located at Sanjeevaiah Park started in 2009 and instituted the Monsoon Regatta the same year. The club started with just three boats now boast of more than 45 on its premises including Lasers, Optimists, Omegas, Kayaks, and many safety and rescue vessels. The club trains youngsters to compete at
2010-477: The sixth-largest metropolis in India . Being one of the largest cantonments in India, Secunderabad has a large presence of army and air force personnel. Secunderabad also has a large number of lakes, with the northern part of the Hussain Sagar Lake being a part of the city and Fox Sagar Lake being the largest lake in Secunderabad. The city also houses the famous Ramoji Film City . Following
2077-445: The 10 km lakefront, spaces like Eat Street and Jalavihar Water Park are located. People check out Eat Street which serves meals, fast food and other eating options. An array of stalls serving everything from chaat and pizza to Mughlai and North Indian cuisine makes it a foodie's paradise. Sayedani Maa Tomb is an Archaeological Survey of India declared heritage site located at the north end of Hussain Sagar. Saidani Maa Saheba
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2144-558: The 1890s as a subaltern in the British Army. Sir Ronald Ross conducted his initial research on the cause of malaria in the city of Secunderabad. The original building is today called the Sir Ronald Ross Institute and is located on Minister Road. Secunderabad Municipality was first formed in 1945. Later in 1950, along with Hyderabad Municipality, it was upgraded to Secunderabad Municipal Corporation under
2211-517: The 2011 census report, males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Secunderabad had an average literacy rate of 73%, male literacy was 78%, and female literacy was 68%. 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. The city has a sizable population of Anglo-Indians , who mainly resided in the South Lallaguda area of Secunderabad which was popularly known as Little England. Many Anglo-Indians have emigrated to other countries in
2278-426: The British army in the cantonment and civilians in the cantonment area (areas now under Marredpally, Bowenpally and Tirumalgherry) were taken from Picket Lake (also known as Picket Tank), and from a few other water bodies. Picket Lake was located at the entrance of the cantonment. Picket Lake was connected to Hussainsagar through a channel. Gradually over the years, the channel turned into a municipal drain. The lake
2345-522: The British. The popular Secunderabad Club was established in 1878, at a country house gifted by Salar Jung I . Secunderabad has a more laid-back atmosphere because it is mainly a residential area with fewer government offices and corporate establishments. On 16 January 2022, a massive fire engulfed most of the Secunderabad Club , destroying many iconic structures. The club is also one of the oldest clubs in India. Many outdoor events such as
2412-498: The Hussain Sagar lake on his 132nd birth anniversary. Telangana Amara Jyothi, also known as Telangana Martyrs Memorial is a major tourist attraction, located on the banks of Hussain Sagar. It is the largest seamless stainless-steel memorial built in the world and is five times bigger than Cloud Gate (located in Chicago). It was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Telanagana, K. Chandrashekar Rao on 22 June 2023. Hussain Sagar lake
2479-991: The Hyderabad Corporation Act, 1950. In 1960, by the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act of 1955, Secunderabad Municipal Corporation was merged with Hyderabad Corporation to form a single municipal corporation. Today Secunderabad is part of the Hyderabad district . Post-Independence, the Secunderabad Cantonment Board came under the jurisdiction of the Indian Armed forces. Consequently, large military units were established. The popular neighbourhoods in Secunderabad are Tarnaka , Paradise Circle, Trimulgherry , Jawaharnagar colony, Marredpally , Jeera, General Bazar, Sitaphalmandi , Kharkhana , Ranigunj , Yapral, Kowkur and New Bhoiguda. Begumpet Airport
2546-550: The Kingdom. It is an artificial lake that holds water perennially fed by canals from Musi river. Hussain Sagar was the main source of water supply to Hyderabad before Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar were built on river Musi. The Buddha statue was chiselled out of a white granite rock, weighing 450 tons. It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years. The statue was transported to Hyderabad in November 1988. After initial problems,
2613-622: The capital of the Nizams ' princely state of Hyderabad . Since 1956, the city has housed the Rashtrapati Nilayam , the winter office of the president of India . It is also the headquarters of the 54th Infantry Division of the Indian Army . Geographically divided from Hyderabad by the Hussain Sagar lake, Secunderabad is no longer a separate municipal unit and has become part of Hyderabad's Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Both cities are collectively known as Hyderabad and together form
2680-410: The chapter, “Colours of the rainbow”. Due to the presence of communities such as Parsis and Anglo-Indians alongside British and native inhabitants, Secunderabad was historically a cosmopolitan city. Secunderabad used to be referred to by the locals as Lashkar , meaning the army and the city's culture reflected the same. Secunderabad was a liberal city compared to Hyderabad due to the presence of
2747-516: The city are 50 km/h (31 mph) for two-wheelers and cars, 35 km/h (22 mph) for auto rickshaws and 40 km/h (25 mph) for light commercial vehicles and buses. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad , Begumpet Airport having closed in 2008. TSRTC Buses are run from Secunderabad to RGIA . Schools in Secunderabad, similar to other schools in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana follow
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2814-569: The city bus service, connecting to all the major parts of the city. It is approximately 10 km from Secunderabad railway station , 12 km from Begumpet Old Airport , and 51 km from Shamshabad International Airport . Secunderabad Secunderabad is a twin city of Hyderabad and one of the six zones of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in the Indian state of Telangana . It
2881-499: The cosmopolitan culture of the city. Many mosques can be found in Secunderabad, serving the Muslim population of the city. The culture of Secunderabad is distinctly different from that of Hyderabad 's Nawabi culture. Some of the popular cinemas in Secunderabad were Sangeet, Tivoli, Anand, Natraj, Ajanta etc. These cinemas were also popular landmarks in the city. However, most of these cinemas are either closed or transformed. Sangeet
2948-433: The country’s parliament house, which takes the overall height to 175 feet. It is the fourth tallest statue in India. The circular edifice resembling the parliament of India, also house a museum, library and an audio-visual hall across a 20,000 sq ft area to commemorate the life and times of Ambedkar. On 14 April 2023, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao unveiled a 125-feet tall bronze statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar at
3015-527: The dissolution of the Chalukya empire into four parts in the 11th century, the areas around the present-day Hyderabad and Secunderabad came under the control of the Kakatiya dynasty (1158–1310), whose seat of power was at Warangal , 148 km (92 mi) northeast of modern Hyderabad. In 1310, the area of present-day Hyderabad and Secunderabad came under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate after
3082-483: The face of the earth. UNESCO world Heritage site tentative list Hussain lake is one of the Qutub Shahi monuments of Hyderabad-Telangana, out of which Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs, and Charminar were already placed in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. World's Wonderful Heart-Shaped Mark This lake has many outstanding universal values of love around it in addition to its heart shape,
3149-441: The heart-shaped marks formed by the heart-shaped lakes and islands that exist in the world. Logo for the 'Heart of the World' was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Madrid-Spain, in the year 2013. World's Largest Heart-Shaped Mark Hussain Sagar lake is the largest heart-shaped mark among the marks formed by 78 heart-shaped lakes and 9 heart-shaped islands on
3216-461: The importance of conservation of Hussain Sagar Lake, a project has been formulated. This project shall be implemented by APPCB , Hyderabad, India . In this respect, a project feasibility report has been prepared for approval and financing. In spite of the commission of a sewage treatment plant on the western side, a large amount of untreated sewage and industrial effluents continue to flow into
3283-472: The lake and connects important locations on its banks. The Hussain Sagar Jn was a two platform railway station earlier but was dismantled in the mid-1980s. It is now a railway controlling cabin with three routes diverging towards Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Begumpet. The lake has become a suicide spot , with 146+ deaths and 510+ suicide attempts between 2013 and 2016. A lack of a proper rescue team, and
3350-409: The last three decades. The lake has become shallow due to siltation and accumulation of plant debris. A 2008 study of the lake's water and sediment has found that it has exceeded its eutrophic condition, reaching hypereutrophic status. Many undesirable changes in the structure of biological communities have resulted, and some important species have either declined or completely disappeared. Realizing
3417-508: The monsoon months from June to September. Winter lasts for only about 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 months, during which the lowest temperature occasionally dips to 10 °C (50 °F) in December and January. May is the hottest month, with average daily lows of 26 °C (79 °F) and highs of 38.8 °C (102 °F). January is the coldest month with average lows of 14.7 °C (58 °F) and highs of 28.6 °C (83 °F). As per
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#17327913428783484-664: The national average of 59.5%. Male and female literacy rates are 68% and 43% respectively. Rashtrapati Nilayam , the official retreat of the President of India, is in Bolarum. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel planned the police action against the Razakars from Bolarum. It is also famous for the Ayyappa Swamy Temple which is one among the oldest temples in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Bolarum has a very old Public Garden which
3551-524: The national level. 34 well-sculptured bronze statues, mounted on high platforms, of people who played iconic role in the development of Hyderabad and Telugu culture along the Tank Bund road. The following 34 personalities are commemorated in the order of appearance from Secunderabad. Hussain Sagar is near to Khairatabad , Lakdi-Ka-Pul and Assembly Hyderabad metro stations. Hussain Sagar is also serviced by MMTS Train stations at Necklace Road , James Street and Sanjeevaiah Park . Necklace Road runs along
3618-415: The sickness. Many historical monuments were placed on the bank. Hussain Sagar Lake forms an important part of Hyderabad but now has become the main sewage collection zone of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. As a result of heavy anthropogenic pressures such as unplanned urbanization, the entire ecosystem of Hussain Sagar Lake has changed. The water quality has deteriorated considerably during
3685-493: The statue was erected on 12 April 1992 on a red lotus pedestal. Lumbini Park is an urban park of 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) adjacent to Hussain Sagar. It was constructed at a cost of INR 2.35 crores on 5 acres (2.0 ha) of land as a part of the Buddha Poornima project. It has various attractions such as laser auditorium, boating facilities and musical fountains. Birla Mandir was built in 1976 with white marble on
3752-485: The statue was erected on 12 April 1992 on a red lotus pedestal. The road on the Tank Bund was widened in 1946 when Sir Mirza Ismail was the prime minister of Hyderabad Deccan . Further widening and beautification of the Tank bund took place during 1987-88 by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N.T.Rama Rao with the addition of fountains with dancing waters, coloured lights at night and bronze statues of renowned personalities. Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station
3819-415: The symbol of love, which explores the wonder of love in the world. King built the lake for his people's drinking & irrigation purpose out of his love towards his people. King Ibrahim named the lake after Hazrath Hussain Shawali (Sufi saint, medical practitioner and architect of the lake) as a sign of gratitude for Hussain's treatment that was given to the king during his sickness and made him recover from
3886-411: The village of Ulwul , north-east of Hussain Sagar , the lake that separates Secunderabad from its twin city Hyderabad. In 1803, Nizam Sikandar Jah , the third Nizam of Hyderabad, changed Ulwul's name to Secunderabad after himself. The city was formed in 1806, after the order was signed by the Nizam allotting the land north of Hussain Sagar to set up the British Cantonment. The drinking water needs of
3953-557: Was a meeting held in Bolarum on August 27, 1952 with a huge number of students attending the meeting headed by the then mayor Thimma Raju. Some important landmarks in the area are; Ayyappa Swamy Temple, near Lakdawala Bus-Stop, and the Holy Trinity Church, Bolarum – a church built in European style architecture in 1847 by Queen Victoria , a member of British Royal family. In the 1980s, on her visit to Bolarum, Queen Elizabeth II attended church service for her wedding anniversary. Bolarum Reading Room and Library, close to Lakdawala crossroads
4020-563: Was a popular cinema theatre that screened only American movies. Plaza Cinema was the only theatre in India where viewers could sip a beer while watching a movie. ITC , Infosys , Intergraph , and Coromandel International are some of the major private companies that have their offices in Secunderabad. Being the headquarters of South Central Railway , Secunderabad is a major centre for railway activity. Industrial areas such as Bolarum , Moula-Ali , Nacharam , Ghatkesar , Uppal , etc. are in Secunderabad. Secunderabad Cantonment Board houses
4087-401: Was a saint of the Nizam era. An example of Islamic architecture , the tomb has been carved intricately with marble latticework. in 2023, The giant 125-foot-tall statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has been installed on 11.8 acres, adjoining the banks of historic Hussain Sagar lake and the new Telangana state secretariat . The statue of Dr B R Ambedkar stands tall in his signature pose atop
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#17327913428784154-422: Was built in 1920 by the 7th Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan on the banks of Hussain Sagar lake. It was the first thermal power station of South India. It supplied power to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad from 1920 to 1983. A Pakistani M47 Patton tank is a war trophy given to the 54th Infantry Division which had disabled it during the Battle of Basantar in Pakistan, during 15–17 December 1971. It
4221-399: Was first formed in 1945. Later in 1950, along with Hyderabad Municipality, it was upgraded to Secunderabad Municipal Corporation under the Hyderabad Corporation Act of 1950. In 1960, by the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act of 1955, Secunderabad Municipal Corporation was merged with Hyderabad Corporation to form a single Municipal Corporation. During Nizam's period, Secunderabad Cantonment
4288-466: Was given to the city by the battalion after the India Pakistan war of 1971 . An 18-metre high monolithic statue of Lord Buddha towers over the lake from atop the Rock of Gibraltar. The idea was a part of the Buddha Poornima project in 1985 by N. T. Rama Rao . The statue was chiselled out of a white granite rock, weighing 450 tons. It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years. The statue was transported to Hyderabad in November 1988. After initial problems,
4355-490: Was gradually encroached upon and later a bus station was built in its location. The twin cities are separated by the man-made Hussain Sagar lake, which was built during the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century. Unlike Hyderabad , the official language of Secunderabad was English. Secunderabad was exempted from customs duty on imported goods, thus making trade very profitable. Various new markets such as Regimental Bazaar and General Bazaar were created. After
4422-412: Was the Nawab of Arcot . The area around Secunderabad changed hands among various rulers, and the area was part of Nizam's Hyderabad by the 18th century. Modern Secunderabad was founded as a British cantonment after Nizam Asaf Jah II was defeated by the British East India Company . He was then forced to sign the 1798 Treaty of Subsidiary Alliance to get the favour of British troops camped in
4489-431: Was under the control of the British Raj . Today those areas, and most parts of Secunderabad where defence installations are located, are under the purview of Secunderabad Cantonment Board . There are eight civilian wards in Secunderabad Cantonment Board, with a population of four lakh. The Secunderabad Municipality office which was located on Sardar Patel Road is to be demolished for the metro rail project. The new office
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