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Chowmahalla Palace

Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat (4 Palaces), was a palace belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizam. In Persian, Chahar means four and in Arabic Mahalat (plural of Mahal) means palaces, hence the name Chowmahallat/four palaces, or four palaces. All ceremonial functions including the accession of the Nizams and receptions for the Governor-General were held at this palace.

Located at 17.3577, 78.4717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Falaknuma Palace

Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It belonged to Paigah Hyderabad State, and it was later owned by the Nizams. It is on a 32-acre area in Falaknuma, 5 km from Charminar. It was built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra, the then-prime minister of Hyderabad and the uncle and brother-in-law of H.H. The Nizam VI, Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur. Falak-numa means "Like the Sky" or "Mirror of the Sky" in Urdu.

Located at 17.331, 78.4675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mecca Masjid bombing

The Mecca Masjid bombing occurred on May 18, 2007 inside the Mecca Masjid, (or "Makkah Masjid") a mosque the old city area in Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh located very close to Charminar. The blast was caused by a cellphone-triggered pipe bomb. Fourteen people were reported dead in the immediate aftermath, of whom five were killed by the police firing after the incident while trying to quell the mob.

Located at 17.3601, 78.4734 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Deccan College of Medical Sciences

Deccan College of Medical Science (DCMS) is a medical school situated in Hyderabad, India offering the courses M.B.B.S. Pharmacy, Bachelor in physiotherapy and Masters in Hospital Management. It has an approved intake of 200 seats. The benefits of this college are extended to non-minority students only through management seats. The college is affiliated to the NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijaywada. It is permanently recognised by the Medical Council of India.

Located at 17.3407, 78.5062 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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25 August 2007 Hyderabad bombings

The Hyderabad bombings refers to the incident in which two bombs exploded almost simultaneously on 25 August 2007 in Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The first bomb exploded in Lumbini Amusement Park at 19:45 hrs IST. The second bomb exploded five minutes later at 19:50 in Gokul Chat Bhandar, a popular restaurant about 5 kilometres (3 mi) away. At least 42 people were reported to have died in the two bombings. Two more bombs were defused in other parts of the city.

Located at 17.3601, 78.4734 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Malwala palace

Malwala Palace was built in 1845 and is located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Malwala Palace was located along the road leading towards east from Charminar. It was constructed in Mughal and Rajasthani style and in Hyderabadi courtyard style, was known for its richly carved wooden pavilion. Other than Raja Bhagwandas Bagh Pavilion, Malwala Palace was the only other palace in Hyderabad having a wooden pavilion.

Located at 17.3603, 78.4783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Barkas, Hyderabad

Barkas (Urdu: بارکس‎, is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India that used to serve as the Military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad. It is known as being inhabited mainly by the Chaush community who are direct descendants of the Hadhrami Arab military men and bodyguards hailing from the Hadhramaut region of the then, South Arabia, now part of the Republic of Yemen. The name "Barkas" is believed to be derived from the English word "barracks". .

Located at 17.3186, 78.4823 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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2013 Hyderabad blasts

On 21 February 2013, at around 19:00 IST, two blasts occurred in the city of Hyderabad, India. The bombs exploded in Dilsukhnagar, a crowded Shopping Area, within 100 metres of each other. The first explosion occurred outside a roadside eatery named A1 Mirchi centre beside the Anand Tiffin Centre and opposite of the Konark movie hall, followed by the second one two minutes later near the Route 107 bus stand close to the Venkatadri theatre.

Located at 17.3601, 78.4734 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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