Shah-Ali-Banda
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Shah Ali Banda | |
|---|---|
  Shah Ali Banda Location in Telangana, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°21′N 78°28′E / 17.35°N 78.47°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad |
| Metro | Hyderabad |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 500 065 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hyderabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Charminar |
| Planning agency | GHMC |
Shah Ali Banda is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India. It forms a part of the Old City, Hyderabad in an area located close to Charminar. It is about 2 kilometers south of the Charminar.
The Shah Ali Banda Clock Tower is located here.
Transport[edit]
Shah Ali Banda is well connected by buses run by TSRTC due to its proximity to Charminar. The closest MMTS train stations are located at Uppuguda and Yakatpura.
Communal unrest[edit]
Shah Ali Banda is part of the area surrounding the Old City, which has problems with communal riots, forcing police to impose curfews.[1] In 1992, one community cut off power to Shah ali banda in order to disable and ransack the area. Due to this violent memory, and the constant fear of a repeat attack, power cuts are handled as very extreme situations with police enforcing complete shut down of the city.[2]
Restaurants[edit]
Shah Ali Banda is famous for its restaurants, offering Hyderabadi cuisine, such as Pista House and Shah Ghouse Café.
References[edit]
- ^ Hareesh, P (30 March 2010). "Hyderabad slides into Stone Age". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ Vudali, Srinath (1 April 2010). "Problems multiply on Day 2". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
