Multiple choice general knowledge history

Hyderabad was earlier called..

  1. SubashNagar

  2. Bhagyanagaram

  3. lumbini nagar

  4. agra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hyderabad was originally called Bhagyanagaram (or Bhagya Nagaram), meaning 'City of Fortune' in Telugu. The city was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 and was named after his beloved Bhagyamati. The name changed to Hyderabad after their marriage.

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