Multiple choice general knowledge Bhagyanagar is the oldname of Hyderabad city. True False Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Bhagyanagar (meaning 'city of fortune') was indeed the old name of Hyderabad, named after Bhagmati, the local ruler's beloved. The city was renamed Hyderabad after the ruler converted to Islam and took the name Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.