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Secunderābād

cantonment, India

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Secunderabad is a city in the state of Telangana, located in south-central India. It is a northeastern suburb of Hyderabad, with a population of approximately 218,000. Historically, Secunderabad grew as a British cantonment, situated north of Hyderabad across Husain Sagar Lake. The two cities are connected by a bund, which now serves as a promenade. Secunderabad offers recreational spaces, including large parade grounds, and is known for its zoological gardens.12

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