Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Hyderabad (pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdərəbɑːd/ HY-dər-ə-baad) is a city located in the southern part of India. It is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana and de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Etymology
The name Hyderabad means "Haydar's city" or "lion city", from haydar 'lion' and ābād 'city', after Caliph Ali Ibn Abi Talib, also known as Haydar because of his lion-like valour in battles. Ali was the fourth caliph and the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.
Related Terms
- Telangana: The state in which Hyderabad is located.
- Andhra Pradesh: The de jure capital of this state is Hyderabad.
- Caliph Ali Ibn Abi Talib: The person after whom Hyderabad is named.
- Prophet Muhammad: The cousin and son-in-law of Caliph Ali Ibn Abi Talib.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hyderabad
- Wikipedia's article - Hyderabad
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