435 years, in milestones
From the hill fort at Golconda to the laws of 2026: Hyderabad’s history as dated events, each with its source. Filter by era, or travel through it in the Time Machine.
1518THE QUTB SHAHI CITY
The Qutb Shahi dynasty
Sultan Quli, the Bahmani governor who had rebuilt and fortified Golconda, revolts and founds the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
1562THE QUTB SHAHI CITY
Hussain Sagar
The lake is built under Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah to meet the water needs of the growing city; the Tank Bund dams it on its eastern side.
Tank Bund →Source: Wikipedia: Tank Bund Road (revision 1366812737)
1591THE QUTB SHAHI CITY
Hyderabad is founded
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah establishes Hyderabad on the banks of the Musi to escape Golconda's water shortages, and has the Charminar and Mecca Masjid built.
The Old City →Source: Wikipedia: Hyderabad (revision 1379659707)
21 SEPTEMBER 1687THE QUTB SHAHI CITY
The fall of Golconda
After a year-long siege, the Golconda Sultanate falls to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.