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About Nizamabad Being a prominent part of south of India, Andhra Pradesh is well versed with its one of the major cities named Nizamabad. The wide spread district of Nizamabad surrounded within the boundaries of Karimnagar district situated in the East, Nandhedu district of West,Adilabad district in the North and Medak district of South. Formerly, Nizamabad was known as Indur and Indrapuri. Indrapuri was ruled by the Tughluk and Chalukya Dynasty, the Nizam Kings and Golkonda Kings.
Establishment:
1905, the year has its own significance, when the spacious district of Nizamabad was established.
Forte:
Nizamabad is rustic area endowed by Mother Nature with good production capacity of rice and sugarcane.
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Closest airport to Nizamabad is at Hyderabad, situated at the distance of 150 kilometers of southeast.
Rail:
Nizamabad is well connected with major rail lines.
Road:
Nizamabad is linked by national highway.
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Attraction of Nizamabad
There are various attractions in Nizamabad, which are worth seeing. Some of the sites of interests are-
1. Nizamabad College,
2. The Fort of Indor that was constructed in the 10th century by the Jains. It is located on the southwestern side of Nizamabad city.
3. Hindu Saraswati Devi Temple,
4. Nizam Sagar Dam is a famous masonry dam, which spreads across the River Manjira for 3kms. There is a 14ft broad motorable road over the dam.
5. The Pochampadu Project is built across the Godavari river and some of the places like Power House, Shivalayam, mosque and Ramalayam are worth watching.
6. Ali Sagar is a huge reservoir, which was built in the year 1931 by Nizam.
7. Pocharam Sanctuary.
8. Bodhan is the industrial and the business centre, which is famous for its historic importance.
9. Ali Sagar Deer Park is a good spot for picnic and shelters various species of deer.
10. Nizamabad Fort is famous for the Jain artifacts.
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