Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is also the capital of Andhra Pradesh, but that is a temporary situation. The city is located on the banks of the Musi River. It is famous for its many historical monuments. The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. (Paraphrased from Wikipedia.)
Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 CE to extend the capital beyond the fortified Golconda. In 1724, Mughal viceroy Asif Jah I declared his sovereignty and created his own dynasty, known as the Nizams of Hyderabad. The Nizams ruled the princely state of Hyderabad during the British Raj. The city remained the capital from 1769 to 1948, when the Nizam signed an Instrument of Accession with the Indian Union as a result of Operation Polo. (Paraphrased from Wikipedia.)
Hyderabad is a major global center for information technology (IT) and pharmaceuticals. The city is home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark near the long-standing Laad Bazaar. (Paraphrased from Wikipedia.)
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, was born in Hyderabad. He is the author of the book Hit Refresh. He is married to Anupama Nadella and has three children. (Paraphrased from Wikipedia.)