Abids
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Abids or Abid Shop is a major commercial center in Hyderabad, India
. Abids is well known as the oldest and famous business area of Hyderabad. The state government building APSFC, and the President plaza are located here. A wide variety of businesses are located here. This area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to Nampally Railway Station.
of Nizam VI of Hyderabad state
, hence the area came to be known as Abid shop. Some of the popular shops were Hollywood Footwear , Mohammed Yunus & Sons, Kareem Bros., Bulchand Jewellers, Hollywood Footwear, Meena Bazaar, Abdul Razzack & Sons pharmacy, Bata Footwear, Nizamia, Aziz Company, Manjus, Johns Bakery, Chermas, Grand Restaurant and Lodging and Afsar Motor Taxi company.
or GPO headquarters is located in this area. Major businesses are textiles/clothing malls such as the Brand Factory, hotels, jewellery, and footwear stores such as the Hollywood etc.. BSNL, the largest telecom provider in the city, has its headquarters located here. The famous Jagdish market known for mobiles and imported electronics is located here. The GHMC office is also located here adjacent to the GPO. The old Taj Mahal hotel is a major udupi restaurant
set up in early 60s.
The area is a major business hub and has lots of hotels for travelers interested in the businesses that serve Hyderabad and several government departments.
Some of the famous Temples are located here especially on the Nampally & Abids Road like the old and famous Temple such as Hanuman Temple, Hyderabad ISKCON, Hyderabad, some of which are considered to be heritage sites.
, Methodist School, St. George's Grammar School, Little Flower High school
, St. John's Grammar school, Rosary Convent High School
, All Saints High School, Seventh-Day Adventist High School etc.
. Autos and taxis shuttle between this suburb to other areas of the city.
Shop for sarees, jewelry, and other special souvenirs
Ideal for shopping for women clothing, accessories, shoes and custom tailoring
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Abids is well known as the oldest and famous business area of Hyderabad. The state government building APSFC, and the President plaza are located here. A wide variety of businesses are located here. This area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to Nampally Railway Station.
History
The area had a shop belonging to Albert Abid, a Jewish valetValet
Valet and varlet are terms for male servants who serve as personal attendants to their employer.- Word origins :In the Middle Ages, the valet de chambre to a ruler was a prestigious appointment for young men...
of Nizam VI of Hyderabad state
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
, hence the area came to be known as Abid shop. Some of the popular shops were Hollywood Footwear , Mohammed Yunus & Sons, Kareem Bros., Bulchand Jewellers, Hollywood Footwear, Meena Bazaar, Abdul Razzack & Sons pharmacy, Bata Footwear, Nizamia, Aziz Company, Manjus, Johns Bakery, Chermas, Grand Restaurant and Lodging and Afsar Motor Taxi company.
Commerce
Today the whole area is one of the main shopping area and is known as Abid Road. The General Post OfficeGeneral Post Office
General Post Office is the name of the British postal system from 1660 until 1969.General Post Office may also refer to:* General Post Office, Perth* General Post Office, Sydney* General Post Office, Melbourne* General Post Office, Brisbane...
or GPO headquarters is located in this area. Major businesses are textiles/clothing malls such as the Brand Factory, hotels, jewellery, and footwear stores such as the Hollywood etc.. BSNL, the largest telecom provider in the city, has its headquarters located here. The famous Jagdish market known for mobiles and imported electronics is located here. The GHMC office is also located here adjacent to the GPO. The old Taj Mahal hotel is a major udupi restaurant
Udupi cuisine
Udupi cuisine is a world-renowned cuisine of South India. It forms an important part of the Cuisine of Karnataka and takes its name from Udupi, a town on the southwest coast of India in the state of Karnataka. The Udupi cuisine has its origin in the Ashta mathas of Udupi founded by...
set up in early 60s.
The area is a major business hub and has lots of hotels for travelers interested in the businesses that serve Hyderabad and several government departments.
Culture
Missionaries used to visit this place and have brought with them the English system of education. They have set up schools and have brought early education to the citizens. Their sacrifices have seen the development of the region educationally.Some of the famous Temples are located here especially on the Nampally & Abids Road like the old and famous Temple such as Hanuman Temple, Hyderabad ISKCON, Hyderabad, some of which are considered to be heritage sites.
Education
It has some of the best and oldest schools in the whole city. Some of them are Stanley Girls High SchoolStanley Girls High School
Stanley Girls High School is a missionary girls school located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It has two branches one near Abids and Malakpet. It is run by the Centenary Methodist Church, Hyderabad of India.-History:...
, Methodist School, St. George's Grammar School, Little Flower High school
Little Flower High School
Little Flower High School may refer to:* Little Flower High School Thane* Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, Catholic high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania* Little Flower High School, a leading high school in Chirag Ali Lane Hyderabad, India...
, St. John's Grammar school, Rosary Convent High School
Rosary Convent High School
Rosary Convent High School is a Roman Catholic missionary private-run girls' school in Hyderabad, India. Established in 1904 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, it continues to be run by these Missionary Sisters who reside in their convent at the school's grounds. The school was established in...
, All Saints High School, Seventh-Day Adventist High School etc.
Transport
Abids is well connected by state run buses. The closest MMTS Train station is located a kilometre away at the Nampally railway stationNampally
Nampally is one of the biggest suburbs of Hyderabad, India.The biggest landmark is the Hyderabad Deccan Station, locally known as the Nampally railway station.-History:...
. Autos and taxis shuttle between this suburb to other areas of the city.
Shopping
- MPM mall which is the city's first shopping mall is located in Abids
- New Marketing complex situated on Tilak Road in Abids
Shop for sarees, jewelry, and other special souvenirs
- Mubarak Bazaar
Ideal for shopping for women clothing, accessories, shoes and custom tailoring
Offices
- Insurance Office (Tilak Road)
- Directorate of State Audit (Insurance Building, Tilak Road)