Hyderabad, founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah on the Musi River, blends Deccan royalty with modern tech might. Renowned for iconic landmarks like Charminar and Golconda Fort, it evolved into the Nizam-led princely capital, famed for pearls, literature, cuisine, and Indo-Islamic heritage. Today, it thrives as Telangana’s capital and a global IT, biotech, and cultural hub.