From Nawabi shahar to a vibrant urban sprawl
This article traces Hyderabad's evolution from a traditional city into a modern urban hub driven by IT and global industry. It credits early infrastructure planning and strategic government investments for the city's current economic status.
Why it matters
Understanding the historical development of urban centers provides context for how policy decisions and infrastructure investments shape long-term economic growth.
From a sleepy nawabi city peopled largely by those accused of virtually possessing DNA of a laid-back lifestyle to a vibrant, happening urban sprawl hosting a slew of IT towers and offshore Global Capability Centres, Hyderabad’s last 50-year transformation has been dramatic.
Though the 435- year Old City appears the same barring devdis and spacious independent houses giving way to ugly buildings, a flyover here and half-widened road there, other parts of Hyderabad specially the western side has seen a big change, skyscrapers along wide roads dotting the skyline lending the city an international look, leaving the old Hyderabadis and NRIs surprised.
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