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76. Ujjaini Mahankali Temple was built by native troops of Hyderabad Contingent in fulfillment of a vow made to the Goddess for delivering the town from a cholera outbreak. Today it is a major temple, and the centre of the Bonalu festival in Secunderabad
76. Ujjaini Mahankali Temple was built by native troops of Hyderabad Contingent in fulfillment of a vow made to the Goddess for delivering the town from a cholera outbreak. Today it is a major temple, and the centre of the Bonalu festival in Secunderabad
77. “Ranigunj” (“Gunj” means Market) was named for “Maharani” Victoria, after her Delhi Durbar of 1877.
78. A 120 ft high Clock Tower was built in 1890 on a 10 acre plot by the Resident Sir Chichele Plowden. It allowed ordinary citizens to have knowledge of the time of day. The clock was donated by Seth Lachchmi Narayan Ramgopal
79. After places, let us look at people. I mentioned earlier that Customs Duty exemption attracted businessmen. This made Secunderabad more cosmopolitan than Hyderabad.
Among the first to come were Parsis, mainly as bankers. They settled in Parsigutta, James St and Oxford St.
Among the first to come were Parsis, mainly as bankers. They settled in Parsigutta, James St and Oxford St.
80. Mudaliars from Tamil Nadu were suppliers to the Army and settled in Khalasiguda. They set up educational institutions such as Mahboob College, Keyes High School, etc. Padmarao Nagar is named after Dewan Bahadur Padma Rao Mudaliar.
81. Marwari businessmen like Dewan Bahadur Ramgopal, set up industries. Ramgopalpet is named for him.
Some Sikh troops sent by Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the request of the 3rd Nizam were settled in several “chhavnis” – including Sikh Village..
Some Sikh troops sent by Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the request of the 3rd Nizam were settled in several “chhavnis” – including Sikh Village..
82. In addition to Secunderabad a second focus of migrants was in Chaderghat. Bazars around Chaderghat Residency such as Sultan Bazar, Begum Bazar, Troop Bazar etc. were in fact called the Residency Bazars.
83. A third focus was Bolarum. Bazars such as Bolarum Bazar, Pioneer Bazar, Doveton Bazar, Risala Bazar, allowed farmers from eastern areas to sell produce to troops.
“Alwars” from Tamil Nadu also settled in “Alwal”.
“Alwars” from Tamil Nadu also settled in “Alwal”.
84. Seth Viccaji Meherji Parsi Fire Temple in James St was built in 1847.
“Spanish Mosque” in Begumpet was built by Viqar-ul-Umra Iqbal-ud-Dowla, who also built Falaknuma Palace and Paigah Palace (the latter today houses the US Consulate).
“Spanish Mosque” in Begumpet was built by Viqar-ul-Umra Iqbal-ud-Dowla, who also built Falaknuma Palace and Paigah Palace (the latter today houses the US Consulate).
85. Sir Ronald Ross discovered how malaria propagates on the mosquito infested banks of Hussain Sagar.
Raja Deen Dayal, pioneer of photography, who went on to become the Court photographer for several princes, also settled in Secunderabad.
Raja Deen Dayal, pioneer of photography, who went on to become the Court photographer for several princes, also settled in Secunderabad.
86. Developments in transportation also influenced growth of Secunderabad.
(a) RAILWAY. Starting 1870, Nizam State Guaranteed Railways constructed lines to Bombay and Madras, and Hyderabad Godavari Valley Railways to Aurangabad.
(a) RAILWAY. Starting 1870, Nizam State Guaranteed Railways constructed lines to Bombay and Madras, and Hyderabad Godavari Valley Railways to Aurangabad.
87. This eased movement, and brought in modern technology and industry into the city for operations and maintenance. Anglo Indians linked to Railways settled in Tarnaka, which was called “Little England”.
88. (b) ROAD TRANSPORT:
Nizam State Roadways started in 1932. Registration numbers of all buses had the letter “Z” in them (after Zahrunissa Begum – Nizam Osman Ali's mother). This continues even today. The motor car also came in.
Nizam State Roadways started in 1932. Registration numbers of all buses had the letter “Z” in them (after Zahrunissa Begum – Nizam Osman Ali's mother). This continues even today. The motor car also came in.
89. Road Transport and new roads aided growth of the city. Kingsway (RP Road) came up in 1930s to decongest James Street.
By 1891 Secunderabad had 26% of the city's population, Chaderghat had 30%, and Hyderabad had 44%.
By 1891 Secunderabad had 26% of the city's population, Chaderghat had 30%, and Hyderabad had 44%.
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(c) AIR TRAVEL: Begumpet aerodrome was built in the 1930s. This directly connected the city to the world.
(c) AIR TRAVEL: Begumpet aerodrome was built in the 1930s. This directly connected the city to the world.
91. In 1906 AD Hyderabad Contingent at Bolarum was merged with Indian Army.
This was followed by Bolarum being merged with Secunderabad by amalgamating 13 intervening "Moghlai villages" (map below). The contours of today's Secunderabad now start to become visible.
This was followed by Bolarum being merged with Secunderabad by amalgamating 13 intervening "Moghlai villages" (map below). The contours of today's Secunderabad now start to become visible.
92. The boundaries of Secunderabad after its merger with the 13 “Moghlai Villages” and Bolarum were notified and boundary pillars erected.
93. A 1925 report by Willam Barton, the Resident, concluded that British did not own any land in Secunderabad. They were only allowed to stay, and land occupied by would revert to Nizam when not needed for military purpose.
94. Using this fact the 7th Nizam took back Chadarghat in 1933 since he wanted to move to King Kothi. In 1945, the area south of Alexandra Road (i.e., today's RP Road, MG Rd, etc.) was also taken back.
Both these were done through Rendition Agreements signed with the British.
Both these were done through Rendition Agreements signed with the British.
95. In 1948 Hyderabad became part of India. The portion that had reverted to Nizam Govt in 1945 became Secunderabad Municipality (later upgraded to a Corporation). In 1960 it was merged with MCH. Rest of Secunderabad became a Cantonment under Govt. of India
96. Another influx of immigrants came because of Partition refugees, and because several central establishments related to Research and Defence came up. Areas like Sindhi Colony, Vikrampuri, Gunrock, A S Rao Nagar, Sainik Puri developed.
97. Iconic schools and educational institutions include St Anns Schools in Secunderabad, Bolarum and Tarnaka, St Patricks, Wesley College, and several Central Schools came in. Cinema halls and restaurants proliferated.
98. In 1957 Rashtrapati Nilayam was purchased by the Union Government from the State Government, and became the residence of the President of India during his annual southern sojourns.
99. Today, more than 200 years after it was founded, Secunderabad occupies less than 10% of the metropolis' area and comprises bustling civilian areas that surround the cantonment.
100. Hope you enjoyed these 4 threads on Secunderabad. Do leave your comments and point out any errors that you find.
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Links to my Threads on Origin and Growth of Secunderabad:
ORIGIN
Posts 1-25:
Posts 26-50:
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT SINCE ITS ORIGINS
Posts 51-76:
Posts 76-100:
ORIGIN
Posts 1-25:
Posts 26-50:
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT SINCE ITS ORIGINS
Posts 51-76:
Posts 76-100:
