Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana. It is a historic city noted for its many monuments, temples, mosques and bazaars. A multitude of influences has shaped the character of the city in the last 400 years.The city is forming its role and outlook as part of the booming service industry revolution, and is trying to preserve and popularize its history.The History of this city, has deeply affected the culture, language, and cuisine of the people living here, and the areas once part of Hyderabad state.
Aurangzeb was a notable expansionist during his reign, and the Mughal Empire reached its greatest extent, ruling over nearly all of the Indian subcontinent.During his lifetime, victories in the south expanded the Mughal Empire to 4 million square kilometres, and he ruled over a population estimated to be over 158 million subjects,with an annual yearly revenue of $450 million (more than ten times that of his contemporary Louis XIV of France), or 38,624,680 (2,879,469,894 rupees) in 1690.Under his reign, the Mughal Empire surpassed China to become the world's largest economy, worth over $90 billion, nearly a quarter of world GDP in 1700