How did Secunderabad develop during British rule in India?
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The Charminar in the old city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
During the period of British rule in India, Secunderabad developed as a British cantonment, or military facility, located north of the city of Hyderabad. Its growth was part of the broader expansion of the urban area under the nizams during the 19th century, as they expanded the city northward across the Musi River.1
Secunderabad was physically linked to Hyderabad by a 1-mile-long (1.6 km) bund (embankment) constructed on Husain Sagar Lake. This area became a significant part of the region's infrastructure, with the bund eventually serving as a prominent promenade. Today, the large parade grounds in Secunderabad remain a notable feature, providing space for public recreation.1