Hyderabad History

Hyderabad history

      

Hyderabad is a city in Sindh, a province of Pakistan (also
        formerly known as Neroon Kot).
        Formerly the capital of Sindh and known as the city of perfumes, it is
        now a regional headquarter of the district of Hyderabad. It was formerly
        known as (before the creation of Pakistan), the Paris of India for its
        roads used to be washed with perfume everyday.

        

History of Hyderabad

        

Genesis

        

Hyderabad is a city of Hillocks. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro of the
        Kalhoro Dynasty founded the city in 1768. The Hyderabad city was then
        named Nehrun Kot and was called the
        heart of the Mehran. Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro loved the city so much
        that in 1768, he ordered a fort to be built on one of the three hills of
        Hyderabad to house and defend his people. The fort since then is called
        the Pacca Qilla or the Strong fort.

        

The Talpur Rule

        

          

            
            
            
            
            

              The Pacca Qilla or the Hyderabad Fort in all its glory in
              the year 1845

          

        

        

After the death of the great Kalhoro, started the Talpur Rule. Mir
        Fateh Ali Khan Talpur left his capital Khudabad, the Land of God
        and made Hyderabad his capital in 1789. He made the Pacca Qilla his
        residence and also held his courts there.

        

Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur alongwith his three other brothers were
        responsible for the affairs that persisted in the city of Hyderabad in
        the years of their kingdom. The four were called Char Yar, urdu
        for Four friends.

        

The Talpur rule lasted almost over 50 years and in 1843, Talpurs
        faced a greater threat. The British came face-to-face with the Talpurs
        at the Battle of Miani on 17^th February, 1843. It is said
        that even in Rigor Mortis the Ameers (Mirs - leaders) held their swords
        high fighting the British. The battle ended on 24^th March
        where the Mirs lost and the city came into the hands of the British.

        

The British Colonial Rule

        

The British demolished most of the buildings around to accommodate
        their troops and their military stores. Hyderabad lost its glory. No
        longer were the roads covered with perfume. In 1857, when the First War
        of Indian Independence raged across the sub-continent, the British held
        most of their regiments and ammunition in this city.

        

Geography and Society

        

Hyderabad is located roughly 150 km from Karachi, the capital of the
        province.

        

Education

        

Hyderabad holds it nose high in the air because of its outstanding
        contribution to education in Pakistan. Hyderabad is home to most of the
        universities and colleges of Pakistan. Although most of the
        universities, (Mehran, Sindh and Liaqat) are in the city of Jamshoro, a
        city 15 kilometers away from Hyderabad; and Sindh Agricultural
        University tando Jam; 17 kilometeres away they are deemed to be a part
        of the city of Hyderabad. Some of the universities that require praise
        are:

        

          
1. University of Sindh -
             
             http://www.usindh.edu.pk
             
             [1] (http://www.usindh.edu.pk)
             
             

          
2. Mehran University -
             
             http://www.muet.edu.pk
             
             [2] (http://www.muet.edu.pk)
             
             

          
3. Liaquat Univesity of Medical Health and Sciences

          
4. Isra University