It is the capital city of Telangana.

Hyderabad was historically known as a pearl and diamond trading centre, and it continues to be known as the ‘City of Pearls’.

The Telugu film industry based in the city is the country’s second-largest producer of motion pictures.

In 2014, the newly formed state of Telangana split from Andhra Pradesh and the city became the joint capital of the two states, a transitional arrangement scheduled to end by 2025.