Asif Nagar


Asif Nagar is located near Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad, India. It is a mandal in Hyderabad District and one of the old suburbs that have existed for a long while now. This was an legislative assembly seat in its name, now after delimation this area comes in Nampally seat.
ACP Office for West Zone for Hyderabad Police is situated here.

History

Asif Nagar was once a fortified town from Goshamahal to Golkonda Fort. At the beginning of Asaf Jahi rule, Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi captured Golconda in 1724 from the Moghuls, and camped at a fort here, though his capital was at Aurangabad. Later it was renamed as Asif Nagar. He established the Hyderabad State and ruled it from 1724 to 1748. He is also known by his titles Chin Kilich Khan, Nizam-ul-Mulk and Asaf Jah.
After the Nizam captured Golconda in 1724 from the Moghuls, he camped near the fort in a village. Later it was renamed Asifnagar. A few structures consisting of Rajasthani-Mewar- style architecture, with jharokas, arches and stone nets have been found, indicating its historic connection with other kingdoms during the time of Nizams.

Business

Asif Nagar is famous for wood work and carving furniture. The furniture prepared here is exported to all over the world, providing the world with handiwork and people with employment.

Entertainment

This area is residential but it does has Milan cinema hall for families to enjoy their free time.

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