Hyderabad, Sindh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hyderabad حيدرآباد‎ حیدر آباد
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Hyderabad
Clockwise from top: Tomb of Mian Ghulam Kalhoro, Tomb of a Talpur Mir, Rani Bagh, Navalrai Clock Tower, Hyderabad,Navalrai Market Clocktower, Tombs of Talpur Mirs
Nicknames:  City of Peace, City of Lions, City of Birds, City of Forts, City of Breeze
Hyderabad Location in Sindh Show map of Sindh Hyderabad Location in Pakistan Show map of Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Province	Sindh
Division	Hyderabad
District	Hyderabad
Autonomous towns	5
Number of Union councils	20
Settled	1768
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
Area
• City	993 km2 (383 sq mi)
• Metro	1,740 km2 (670 sq mi)
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Population  (2,432,540 2023 census)
• City	1,921,275
• Rank	5th, Pakistan
• Density	1,934.8/km2 (5,011.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Hyderabadi
Time zone	UTC+5 (PKT)
Postal code	71000
Area code(s)	022

Hyderabad (Sindhi: حيدرآباد‎; Urdu: حيدرآباد) is a big city in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh. It is also the fifth largest city in all of Pakistan.

The city was started in 1768 by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro. He was a ruler from the Kalhora Dynasty. Hyderabad was the capital city of the province until 1840. That's when the British moved the capital to Bombay. Hyderabad is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Karachi. Karachi is Pakistan's largest city. Hyderabad is connected to Karachi by a railway and a major motorway.

What's in a Name?

The city was named to honor Ali. He was the fourth leader of Islam and a cousin of Muhammad. Hyderabad's name means "Lion City." Haydar means "lion," and ābād means "settlement." The "lion" part refers to Ali's bravery in battles. Because of this, he is often called Ali Haydar by Muslims in South Asia. This means "Ali the Lionheart."

A Look at Hyderabad's Past

How Hyderabad Began

Pacco Qillo was built on a hill called Ganjo Takkar.

Around 1757, the River Indus started changing its path. This caused floods in Khudabad, which was the capital city of the Kalhora dynasty. So, Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro decided to move the capital. In 1768, he founded Hyderabad. He built it on a limestone hill called Ganjo Takkar, or "Bald Hill." This hill is on the eastern side of the Indus River. People believe this hill was once home to an old town called Neroon Kot. This town was taken over by armies in 711 CE. When Hyderabad was founded, it was called the Heart of the Mehran.

Followers of Imam Ali suggested naming the city after him. Later, the Shah of Iran gave the city a special stone. People believed it had the imprint of Ali's feet. This stone was placed in a holy spot called Qadamgah Maula Ali. It became a place where people would go to pray.

The Kalhora Rulers

The tomb of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro.

The tomb of Mian Sarfraz Kalhoro.

In 1768, Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro ordered a fort to be built. It was on one of Hyderabad's three hills. This fort was made to protect his people. It was built with baked clay bricks. This gave it the name Pacco Qillo, meaning Strong Fort in Sindhi. The fort was finished in 1769 and covers 36 acres. Mian Ghulam Shah also built the "Shah Makki Fort." This fort protected the tomb of the Sufi saint Shah Makki.

Hyderabad stayed the Kalhora capital. During this time, Sindh was united under their rule. The city was safe, so many artists and traders moved there. They came from all over Sindh. This caused other trading centers like Khudabad to decline. Some people from Khudabad moved to Hyderabad. These groups kept "Khudabadi" in their community names to show where they came from.

Mian Ghulam Shah died in 1772. His son, Sarfraz Khan Kalhoro, took over. In 1774, Sarfraz Khan built a "New" Khudabad. He tried to move the capital there. But it didn't work. Hyderabad continued to grow. New Khudabad was left empty by 1814. Sarfraz Khan made a formal plan for Hyderabad in 1782.

The Talpur Rulers

The Tombs of Talpur Mirs are from the 18th century.

Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur took over Khudabad from the Kalhoros in 1773. He made Khudabad his capital. Then, he captured Hyderabad in 1775. He moved his capital there in 1789. This happened after Khudabad flooded again. Work on the city's fort started in 1789 and lasted for three years. In 1792, celebrations were held. This marked his official entry into the Pacco Qillo fort. He made it his home and held court there.

The Talpur rulers kept Hyderabad safe. The city continued to attract people from all over Sindh. It became a very important regional center. Lohana Hindus from Afghanistan moved to the city. They started working with metal. Hyderabad's goldsmiths, silversmiths, and leather tanners began to sell their goods abroad. The city's textile industry grew a lot. This was due to cotton cloth and crafts from nearby towns. The city became known for its calligraphers and bookbinders. Its carpet dealers traded carpets from nearby Thatta.

In the early 1830s, Henry Pottinger traveled up the Indus River. He was working for the British. He said he saw 341 ships at Hyderabad in 19 days. This shows how important it was for trade. Hyderabad's goods were mostly sold in Khorasan, India, Turkestan, and Kashmir. Some Hyderabadi goods were even shown at The Great Exhibition in London in 1851.

The British wanted to use the Indus River for trade to Punjab. So, they made a deal with the rulers of Hyderabad and Khairpur. This deal allowed the British to travel freely along the Indus and through Sindh. Mir Murad Ali was forced to accept a treaty in 1838. This led to a British official being stationed in the city. The British also signed a treaty of "eternal friendship" with the Talpur rulers. The Talpurs promised not to let the French settle in Sindh. In 1839, they were pressured into another treaty. This one gave the British trade and security benefits.

British Rule

Hyderabad's Badshahi Bungalow was built as a palace in 1863.

Hyderabad in the late 1800s. The triangular shapes on roofs are wind catchers. They bring cool air into homes.

The British defeated Hyderabad's Talpur rulers in the Battle of Hyderabad on March 24, 1843. The British general Sir Charles Napier then moved the capital to Bombay Presidency. Hyderabad was the last strong place in Sindh. Its capture completed the British takeover of Sindh. After the British won, many Talpur rulers were sent away. They died in Calcutta. Their bodies were later brought back to Hyderabad. They were buried in the Tombs of the Talpur Mirs. These tombs are at the northern edge of Ganjo Hill.

Hyderabad's success did not immediately end. Merchants in Bombay connected with traders in Hyderabad. They started selling Hyderabadi goods to faraway places. In 1847, Sindh became part of the Bombay Presidency. Hyderabad became a center for a type of craft called Sindwork. This work was sold in Bombay. Europeans living there liked it for its unique style. The crafts were then sent from Bombay to Egypt. There, they were sold to tourists as souvenirs. Hyderabadi traders also went east to Singapore and Japan. They couldn't make enough products to meet demand. So, Hyderabad's traders began to import crafts from Kashmir, Varanasi, China, and Japan. This helped meet the demand. Sindwork crafts made Hyderabad a key part of a new trading network. This network was mostly controlled by Hindu traders from the city.

The city's jail was built in 1851. The Municipality of Hyderabad was set up in 1853. In the Pacco Qillo, the British kept their weapons. They also took over the palaces of the former rulers. In 1857, the Indian mutiny happened. The British kept most of their soldiers and weapons in Hyderabad. There wasn't much fighting in the city. But the British tore down a large round tower outside Pacco Qillo. They thought it could be a danger if rebels took it over.

Hyderabad's Rani Bagh ("Queen's Garden") was started in 1861. It was first called Das Gardens. It was renamed to honor Queen Victoria. British-style schools opened in Hyderabad by the 1860s. The St Joseph Missionary School was founded in 1868. More European schools opened. Rich Hindu and Muslim families also started schools for their communities. A hospital, a mental health center, and housing for officials were built in 1871. By 1872, 43,088 people lived in the city. By 1873, the city had 20 kilometers (12 miles) of paved roads. These roads were lit at night by kerosene lamps. New areas like Saddar and Soldier Bazaar helped the city grow.

The British built a railway network in the 1880s. They bought the private Scinde Railway. This connected the province to trade routes to Kabul. This railway network was later called the North-Western State Railway. The Kotri Bridge was finished in 1900. It crossed the Indus River and linked Hyderabad to Karachi. Hyderabad's economy grew because of better transport. The city became more of a consumer market under British rule. Its exports started to decrease. However, more trade passing through the city helped its economy keep growing.

In 1901, 69,378 people lived in the city. Hinduism was the main religion, with 43,499 followers. Muslims were the largest minority, with 24,831 people. The city was the seventh largest in the Bombay Presidency by population. By 1907, a report said that 5,000 Hyderabadi merchants were found all over the world. The city's Navalrai Clock Tower was built in 1914. The famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore said in the early 1900s that Hyderabad was the "most fashionable" city in all of India.

Modern Hyderabad

Hyderabad was the capital of Sindh province from 1947 to 1955. The Partition of India caused many Hindus to leave the city. However, Hyderabad did not have the widespread violence seen in other regions. Less than 500 Hindus were killed in Sindh between 1947 and 1948. This was because Sindhi Muslims largely protected their Hindu neighbors. Hindus did not leave Hyderabad in large numbers until riots started in Karachi in 1948.

The Hindus who left were very important to the city's economy. They made up most of Hyderabad's population. Their departure created a gap. This gap was quickly filled by new refugees from India. These refugees were called Muhajirs. By 1951, 66% of the city's people were Muhajirs. Hyderabad became a city where most people spoke Urdu. Later, more people from northern Pakistan moved in. These included Pashtuns and Punjabis. This made the city even more diverse.

Tensions between Urdu and Sindhi speakers began in 1967. They grew stronger in the 1970s. This was during the Pakistan People's Party government. Many Muhajirs felt this government favored Sindhi speakers. Violence broke out in 1971. This was when the government wanted Urdu speakers to learn Sindhi. There was more violence in 1972 because of the 1972 Sindhi Language Bill.

The Khuda-ki-Basti Incremental Development Scheme started in Hyderabad in 1981. It helped low-income people get housing. Local groups pooled money to slowly add services. Community members managed these services. This project was so successful that it was also started in Karachi.

The late 1980s saw serious ethnic unrest. This was between Sindhis and Muhajirs. On September 30, 1988, some people from the Sindh Progressive Party drove into Muhajir areas. They shot people in busy streets. This event was called the "Hyderabad Massacre." More than 60 people died in one day. Over 250 people died in total. In response, more than 60 Sindhi-speaking people were killed in Karachi. The city began to split by ethnic groups. Many Muhajirs moved from Qasimabad and other parts of Sindh to Latifabad. Similarly, Sindhis moved to Qasimabad from Hyderabad and Latifabad. More unrest happened in May 1990. This included a police attack on the Pacco Qillo fort. Activists claim 150 Muhajirs were killed. Two bombings on trains in Hyderabad killed 10 people in 2000.

Many public spaces in Hyderabad have been taken over. Illegal homes and businesses have been built there. Many of the city's old buildings are not well cared for. The local government does little to preserve them.

People of Hyderabad

Population Growth

The Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, including the army area, has 1,733,622 people. This is based on the 2017 Census of Pakistan. The city gained 565,799 residents since the 1998 Census. This is a 48.5% increase. It is the lowest growth rate among Pakistan's ten largest cities. The city has 903,327 males, 830,038 females, and 257 transgender people. Hyderabad has a literacy rate of 71.72% for people over 10 years old. This means 74.51% of males and 68.66% of females can read and write.

A Sindhi woman near the River Indus outside Hyderabad.

Different Cultures and Languages

Before 1948, Hyderabad was mostly a Sindhi Hindu city. Many Hindus moved to India after Pakistan became independent in 1947. These Hindus were very important to the city's economy. They made up most of Hyderabad's population. When they left, their places were quickly filled. New Urdu-speaking Muslims arrived from British India. They are known as Muhajirs.

After the Muhajirs arrived, Hyderabad became a city where most people spoke Urdu. Muhajirs made up 66% of the city's population. Later, Pashtuns and Punjabis from northern Pakistan also moved in. This made the city's mix of people even richer. In 2017, 52.57% of people spoke Urdu as their first language. 31.88% spoke Sindhi. 5.25% spoke Punjabi, 3.76% Pashto, and 1.29% Saraiki. Most Punjabis and Pashtuns live in separate areas near the railway station. This gives the city a multiethnic and multicultural feel.

Languages of Hyderabad (2023)      Urdu (45.91%)     Sindhi (43.11%)     Punjabi (3.12%)     Pashto (2.83%)     Saraiki (0.79%)     Others (4.20%)

Religious Beliefs

Religion in present-day Hyderabad district

Religion	Population (1941)	Percentage (1941)	Population (2017)	Percentage (2017)	Population (2023)	Percentage (2023)
Hinduism	115,015	53.51%	180,926	8.22%	202,368	8.32%
Islam	97,762	45.48%	1,998,896	90.86%	2,205,523	90.67%
Sikhism	1,587	0.74%	N/A	N/A	75	0%
Christianity	355	0.17%	18,975	0.86%	23,019	0.95%
Others	214	0.10%	1,131	0.06%	1,555	0.06%
Total Population	214,933	100%	2,199,928	100%	2,432,540	100%

Most people in Hyderabad are Muslims, making up 90.67% of the population. Hinduism is followed by 8.32% of the people. Christianity is practiced by 0.95% of the population.

Hyderabad's Location and Weather

Sunset over the Indus at Hyderabad.

Giddu Chowk Hyderabad

Where is Hyderabad?

Hyderabad is located at 25.367°N latitude and 68.367°E longitude. It is 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level. The city sits on the east bank of the Indus River. It is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Karachi. Karachi is the capital of the province. Two of Pakistan's biggest highways meet in Hyderabad. These are the Indus Highway and the National Highway. Several towns are close to the city. These include Kotri (6.7 km), Jamshoro (8.1 km), Hattri (5.0 km), and Husri (7.5 km).

Hyderabad's Climate

Hyderabad has a hot, semi-arid climate. This means it's warm all year round. The city is known for its winds. These winds help cool down the hot weather. Because of this, old Hyderabadi homes have "wind-catching" towers. These towers bring cool breezes into the living areas. This helps to reduce the heat.

The hottest time of year is from mid-April to late June. This is before the monsoon rains start. High temperatures can reach 41.4°C (106.5°F) in May. During this time, winds often bring dust clouds. People prefer to stay indoors during the day. The breeze at night is much nicer. Winters are warm, with highs around 25°C (77°F). But temperatures can drop below 10°C (50°F) at night. The highest temperature ever recorded was 50°C (122°F) on May 25, 2018. The lowest was 1°C (34°F) on February 8, 2012.

In recent years, Hyderabad has had heavy rains. In February 2003, the city received 105 mm (4.1 inches) of rain in 12 hours. This caused many deaths. In 2006 and 2007, there were similar heavy rains. Hundreds of people died. The most rain in one day was 259.7 mm (10.2 inches) on September 12, 1962. The wettest month was September 1962, with 346 mm (13.6 inches) of rain.

Hyderabad's Landscape

The city was first built on a limestone hill. This hill is on the east bank of the Indus River. It is called Ganjo Takkar, or "Bald Hill." This hill offered nice views of the city. It also had sloped paths. The most famous slope is the Tilak Incline. It is named after an activist from the early 1900s, Lokmanya Tilak.

Hyderabad's Economy

Industry makes up 25% of Pakistan's economy. A lot of this industry is in the area from Karachi to Hyderabad. About 75% of Sindh's industry is in this region. The Sindh Industrial Trading Estate was set up outside Hyderabad in 1950. It has 439 factories. It grew well until violence in the 1980s. Much of the city's industry was hurt by this violence. Poor roads and electricity supply also slowed growth.

Hyderabad is an important business center. Its industries include textiles, sugar, and cement. It also makes mirrors, soap, ice, paper, and pottery. Other industries are plastics, leather tanning, and hosiery. Handicraft industries are also strong. These include silver and gold work, lacquer ware, and embroidered leather saddles.

Hyderabad makes almost all of Pakistan's ornamental glass bangles. It also makes layered glass for jewelry. The glass industry employs about 300,000 to 350,000 people. These factories are mainly in the Churi Parah neighborhood. The industry often uses recycled glass to make bangles.

Hyderabad is surrounded by rich farmland. It is a big trading hub for farm products. These include millet, rice, wheat, cotton, and fruit.

City Life and Buildings

Local Architecture

Hyderabad's building styles show its hot climate and local customs. Most old buildings had walls made of mud bricks. These bricks kept the buildings cool in summer and warm in winter. Hyderabad is famous for its cooling winds. So, homes also had wind-catchers. These brought cool breezes into the living areas.

Homes in Hyderabad's Old City and Hirabad often have a small inner courtyard. This gave privacy from the street. Walls facing the street are usually plain. But the home might have a fancy entrance. Inner courtyards and doorways of grander homes were decorated. They had jharoka balconies, flower designs, fancy ceilings, and decorative arches. However, most homes were built for practical use.

Buildings from the British colonial period added new styles. These included balconies and decorative columns on the outside. You can see examples in the Saddar neighborhood. Large, decorated windows were a key part of this style. They helped to air out the buildings. Tall, multi-part windows with stained glass became common. For wealthy residents, especially the Bhaiband community, windows showed their status. They also allowed rich Hindus to follow the custom of purdah (keeping women separate). Balconies were sometimes added to the front of buildings. They were usually made of wood or cast-iron. These homes might also have painted fronts.

How the City is Run

Before Abubaker Nizamani's government, the Hyderabad District included Badin District. The current mayor of Hyderabad is Kashif Shoro. The longest-serving mayor was Jamil Ahmed. He served from 1962 to 1971.

In 2005/2006, General Pervaiz Musharraf divided the district again. He made four new districts: Matiyari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Mohammad Khan, and Hyderabad. Hyderabad district is now divided into five smaller areas called talukas:

• Hyderabad City Taluka
• Hyderabad Taluka (rural)
• Tando Jam
• Latifabad
• Qasimabad

Courts and Justice

The Court of District & Sessions Judge Hyderabad was set up in 1899. It was under the Judicial Commissioner of Sindh.

Getting Around Hyderabad

Hyderabad Metro Bus

The Peoples Bus Service is a public bus system. It is run by the Government of Sindh. It operates in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Larkana.

Road Travel

The M-9 motorway is a six-lane highway. It connects Hyderabad to Karachi, which is 136 kilometers (85 miles) away. The city will also be connected to Sukkur by the M-6 motorway. This is part of the larger China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. From Sukkur, motorways will continue to Multan, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. Hyderabad is also connected to the N5 Route. This is Pakistan's oldest and longest highway. It runs from Karachi to Torkham, covering 1819 km (1130 miles).

Train Travel

Hyderabad Junction railway station is the city's main train station.

Hyderabad Junction railway station is the main train station in the city. Passenger trains are run only by Pakistan Railways. Trains from this station go to many places. These include Sialkot (by the Allama Iqbal Express), Badin (by the Badin Express), and Peshawar (by the Khyber Mail). Hyderabad also has trains to Nawabshah, Tando Adam Junction, Karachi, and other cities in northern Pakistan.

Air Travel

Hyderabad Airport is east of the city. It is near Gulistan e Sarmast, an area of Latifabad. However, it no longer has commercial flights. The last flights stopped in 2013. Now, passengers must use Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.

Learning in Hyderabad

In 2010, 75% of males and 65% of females over 10 could read and write. This was in Hyderabad District, which includes rural areas. In 2010–2011, 2.96 billion Rupees were spent on public education in Hyderabad District. This amount increased to 3.99 billion Rupees in 2011–2012. In 2010, 26% of children in Hyderabad District went to private schools.

The University of Sindh was founded in Karachi in 1947. It moved to Hyderabad in 1951. The Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences was founded nearby in Jamshoro in 1951.

The Public School Hyderabad was started in 1961. It is one of the oldest schools in Hyderabad. It is located on the autobahn road. The first boarding school in Hyderabad was started by Mr. Niaz Hussain Tunio. After his death, the local government managed the school. Since 2018, IBA Sukkur management has been in charge of the school's administration.

Sports in Hyderabad

The Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad can seat 15,000 people. It has been home to the Hyderabad cricket team since 1961. This stadium is famous for Pakistani bowler Jalal-ud-Din's hat-trick. This was the first hat-trick ever in a one-day cricket match in 1982. Hyderabad also has a hockey stadium. There is also a "Sindh Sports Board Hyderabad Club." This club helps promote sports activities in the city.

Famous Places to See

• Pacco Qillo (Strong Fort)
• Tombs of Talpur Mirs
• Rani Bagh Zoological & Botanical Garden
• Sindh Museum
• Hyderabad Cantonment (military area)
• Niaz Cricket Stadium
• Kacha Qilla (Mud Fort)
• Hyderabad Junction railway station
• Hyderabad Airport
• Ganju Takar Mountain Range
• Gulistan-e-Zeal Pak Colony

Media and Culture

Literature and Books

Hasrat Mohani Library, a public library in Hyderabad.

Sindh has always been a place for Sufi poets. Hyderabad, with its strong schools, became a haven for writers. Mirza Kalich Beg, who went to Government High School, Hyderabad, helped spread Sindhi literature far and wide. Modern writers like Musharraf Ali Farooqi, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, and Qabil Ajmeri are also from Hyderabad.

Hyderabad has supported many Sindhi writing efforts. This is clear from the daily newspapers and magazines published there. Some important daily papers are the Kawish, Ibrat, and Daily Sindh.

Radio and Television

A new broadcasting house opened in Karachi in 1950. This made it possible to start the Hyderabad radio station in 1951. The first broadcast used a 1 kW medium-wave transmitter. In October 1998, FM 100 broadcasts were successful in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. So, the government decided to open FM 101 broadcasts in other cities. This included Hyderabad and other cities in Sindh.

Hyderabad radio offered different entertainment. It helped many stars get their start. One was actor Shafi Mohammad, a young man who had just finished his degree. This fresh talent became a symbol of Hyderabad's rich entertainment.

Pakistan Television (PTV) had only been broadcasting for a few years. But radio personalities wanted to try television. Famous radio people from Hyderabad, like Shafi Muhammad Shah and Mohammad Ali, moved to TV. Hyderabad names helped make TV shows better. However, PTV never opened a TV station in Hyderabad.

In 2005, new FM stations opened in other cities. Private radio channels also started airing in Hyderabad. Stations like Sachal FM 105 became popular. But these stations don't offer much news. So, they are more appealing to young people.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) gave licenses to private TV channels in 2002. Daily Kawish, a major Sindhi newspaper from Hyderabad, opened a unique Sindhi channel. It was called Kawish Television Network. Many others followed, like Sindh TV, Dhoom TV, and Kashish TV. They all showed Sindhi content.

Famous People from Hyderabad

• Maulana Muhammad Saeed Jadoon (1964-2022), a religious and social leader.
• Hoshu Sheedi, a general who fought against the British.
• Jivatram Kripalani (1886–1982), an Indian politician and independence activist.
• Mirza Kalich Beg (1853–1929), a civil servant and author.
• K. R. Malkani (1921–2003), an Indian politician.
• Allama Imdad Ali Imam Ali Kazi (1886–1968), a philosopher and scholar.
• Sadhu Vaswani (1879–1966), a Hindu spiritual leader.
• Nabi Bakhsh Khan Baloch (1917–2011), a linguist and author.
• Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo (born 1915), a scholar and translator.
• Rizwan Ahmed, a government secretary.
• Ghulam Mustafa Khan (born 1912), a researcher and linguist.
• Syed Qamar Zaman Shah (born 1933), a senator in the 1970s.
• Syed Miran Mohammad Shah, a former speaker and ambassador.
• Qabil Ajmeri (1931–1962), a well-known Urdu poet.
• Usman Ajmeri (1944–2019), a senior journalist and founder of Hyderabad Press Club.

Images for kids

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  Clockwise from top: Tomb of Mian Ghulam Kalhoro, Tomb of a Talpur Mir, Rani Bagh, Navalrai Market Clocktower, Tombs of Talpur Mirs

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  Pacco Qillo was built on a limestone outcropping known as Ganjo Takkar.

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  The tomb of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro

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  The tomb of Mian Sarfraz Kalhoro.

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  The Tombs of Talpur Mirs date from the 18th century.

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  Hyderabad's Badshahi Bungalow was built as the palace of Prince Mir Hassan Ali Khan Talpur in 1863.

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  Hyderabad in the late 1800s. The triangular structures on the rooftops are wind catchers, funneling cool breezes into homes below.

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  A Sindhi woman on the banks of the River Indus in the outskirts of Hyderabad

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  Sunset over the Indus at Hyderabad.

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  Giddu Chowk Hyderabad

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  Hyderabad Junction railway station serves as the city's main rail station.

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  Hasrat Mohani Library, a public library in Hyderabad

See also

In Spanish: Hyderabad (Pakistán) para niños