Hyderabad
The origin and history of Hyderabad.
Etymology
Named in honour of the Caliph Ali, nicknamed "Haidar" ("lion") for his valour in battle, combined with a Persian placename suffix meaning "city."
The origin and history of Hyderabad.
Named in honour of the Caliph Ali, nicknamed "Haidar" ("lion") for his valour in battle, combined with a Persian placename suffix meaning "city."
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