Why Is Hyderabad Called The City Of Pearls? 8 Other Interesting Facts About It

1. City Of Pearls

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2. Monolithic Buddha Statue

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3. World’s Largest Film Studio

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4. Kohinoor’s Birthplace

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5. Not A Part Of India

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6. Charminar’s Purpose

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7. Largest IMAX Screen

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8. 4th Most Populated

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