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{{Short description|Commercial market in Hyderabad, India}}
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'''Begum Bazaar''' is the biggest commercial market in [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[India]].<ref>[http://www.siasat.com/english/news/breaking-news-blast-rock-begum-bazaar Blast Rocks Begum Bazaar]</ref> It was established during the [[Qutb Shahi]] rule. Begum Bazar is located half a [[kilometer]] from the Naya Pul bridge in the Old City. It is an age old retail and wholesale market for household commodities.several brassware merchants and copper brassware traders are famous in Begum Bazaar.  The only hitch at the bazar is the congestion and lack of hygiene. Deals worth crores of rupees are struck daily. It is also famous for spices and market near by 'Historic Monument' [[Charminar]].
'''Begum Bazaar''' is the biggest commercial market in [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[India]].<ref>[http://www.siasat.com/english/news/breaking-news-blast-rock-begum-bazaar Blast Rocks Begum Bazaar]</ref> It was established during the [[Qutb Shahi]] rule. Begum Bazaar is located about a half of a [[kilometer]] from the Naya Pul bridge in the Old City. It is an old retail and wholesale market for household commodities. Several popular brassware merchants and copper brassware traders are based here.  The bazaar is also known for its congestion and heavy traffic. It is also famous for spices and the markets nearby [[Charminar]], a historic monument.


Begum Bazar also hosts the second biggest Fish Market of Hyderabad, after the fish market at Musheerabad.
Begum Bazaar also has the second biggest fish market in Hyderabad, after the one at Musheerabad.


The adjoining [[Moazzam Jahi Market]] is the largest fruit and vegetable market in the city. This market is being slowly replaced by the market at Kothapet, beyond Dilsukhnagar.
The adjoining [[Moazzam Jahi Market]] is the largest fruit and vegetable market in the city. This market is being slowly replaced by the one at Kothapet, beyond Dilsukhnagar.


It is also close to historic [[Osmania General Hospital]] and [[Musi River (India)|Musi River]], Jumerat Bazaar is Specially hosted on Thursday every week where every household commodities are sold. Mangal Bazaar is the sub place in '''Begum Bazaar''' where household utensils are sold.
It is also close to the historic [[Osmania General Hospital]] and the [[Musi River (India)|Musi River]]. The Jumerat Bazaar, where various kinds of household commodities are sold, is specially hosted on Thursdays. Mangal Bazaar is the main place in Begum Bazaar where household utensils are sold.


==History==
==History==


The land of Begum Bazaar was '''gifted''' to the merchants of Hyderabad by Humda Begum, the wife of [[His Highness]] ''[[Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II]]'', for trade and commerce. After developing into a market, this bazaar came to be known as Begum Bazaar.  
The land of Begum Bazaar was gifted to the merchants of Hyderabad by Humda Begum, the wife of [[Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II]], for trade and commerce. After developing into a market, this bazaar came to be known as Begum Bazaar.  
<ref>http://www.indianmirror.com/tourism/indian-bazaars/Begum-Bazaar-Hyderabad.html</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianmirror.com/tourism/indian-bazaars/Begum-Bazaar-Hyderabad.html|title=Begum Bazaar Hyderabad-Indianmirror}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
The [[TSRTC]] buses connect Begum Bazaar with all parts of the city. Afzal Gunj is the nearest bus stop.
The [[TSRTC]] buses connect Begum Bazaar with all parts of the city. Afzal Gunj is the nearest bus stop.


The closest [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]] railway station is at Malakpet while the Nampally station is also near by.
The closest [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]] railway station is at Malakpet while the Nampally station is also nearby.
The nearest metro station is MGBS
The nearest metro station is MGBS.


==Political==
==Political==
Begum Bazaar falls under the Goshamahal Assembly Constituency which is part of Hyderabad Lok Sabha Seat. [[T.Raja Singh Lodh]] is BJP MLA from Goshamahal (Assembly constituency), Hyderabad.
Begum Bazaar falls under the Goshamahal Assembly Constituency which is part of Hyderabad's Lok Sabha Seat. [[T.Raja Singh Lodh]] is a BJP MLA from Goshamahal (Assembly constituency), Hyderabad.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Street vendor]]
* [[Street vendor]]
* [[Street food]]
* [[Street food]]
* [[Jumerath Bazar]]
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Latest revision as of 17:45, 16 April 2025

Begum Bazaar
Inner City
Begum Bazaar is located in Telangana
Begum Bazaar
Begum Bazaar
Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates: 17°22′24″N 78°28′26″E / 17.373412°N 78.473774°E / 17.373412; 78.473774
Country India
StateTelangana
DistrictHyderabad
Founded byHaji Syed Yaqoob Tawakali Ishaqui
Government
 • TypeGovernment of Telangana
 • BodyGHMC
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
500 012
Lok Sabha constituencyHyderabad
Vidhan Sabha constituencyGoshamahal
Planning agencyGHMC

Begum Bazaar is the biggest commercial market in Hyderabad, India.[1] It was established during the Qutb Shahi rule. Begum Bazaar is located about a half of a kilometer from the Naya Pul bridge in the Old City. It is an old retail and wholesale market for household commodities. Several popular brassware merchants and copper brassware traders are based here. The bazaar is also known for its congestion and heavy traffic. It is also famous for spices and the markets nearby Charminar, a historic monument.

Begum Bazaar also has the second biggest fish market in Hyderabad, after the one at Musheerabad.

The adjoining Moazzam Jahi Market is the largest fruit and vegetable market in the city. This market is being slowly replaced by the one at Kothapet, beyond Dilsukhnagar.

It is also close to the historic Osmania General Hospital and the Musi River. The Jumerat Bazaar, where various kinds of household commodities are sold, is specially hosted on Thursdays. Mangal Bazaar is the main place in Begum Bazaar where household utensils are sold.

History[edit | edit source]

The land of Begum Bazaar was gifted to the merchants of Hyderabad by Humda Begum, the wife of Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II, for trade and commerce. After developing into a market, this bazaar came to be known as Begum Bazaar. [2]

Transport[edit | edit source]

The TSRTC buses connect Begum Bazaar with all parts of the city. Afzal Gunj is the nearest bus stop.

The closest MMTS railway station is at Malakpet while the Nampally station is also nearby. The nearest metro station is MGBS.

Political[edit | edit source]

Begum Bazaar falls under the Goshamahal Assembly Constituency which is part of Hyderabad's Lok Sabha Seat. T.Raja Singh Lodh is a BJP MLA from Goshamahal (Assembly constituency), Hyderabad.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Blast Rocks Begum Bazaar
  2. "Begum Bazaar Hyderabad-Indianmirror".