Moula-Ali
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Maula-Ali is a suburb
of Hyderabad, India
located at about 10 km from Secunderabad
. It is famous for Moula Ali hill on top of which a famous mosque (Moulali Darga) dedicated to Ali
was built probably during era of Asif Jahi. The Moula Ali Dargah is one of the 11 heritage sites identified by “Heritage conservation committee” of HUDA
. Maula-Ali is largely rocky with undulating terrain. However, presently it has become a major commercial hub. There is another hillock opposite the Moula Ali Hill, called "Qadam -e- Rasul" on which the sacred relices of the prophet were supposedly deposited by Mohammad Shakrullah Rahan a servant of Asaf Jahi. In addition to various mosques, Moula Ali also has lots of temples dedicated to Hindu Gods & Goddesses.
burial sites have been discovered in Moula-Ali . The earliest excavations were carried out in 1935 by then Department of Archaeology of the Nizam’s Dominion. During Nizam era Moula-Ali was a very prominent location. The Hyderabad Race Club
was located in Moula Ali. Later in 1886 it was shifted to Malakpet
. This shift was carried out for the convenience of H.H.Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Nizam VI (seen in the picture on left with Moula Ali Kaman in the background). In 1954 the first open prison was opened at Moula Ali. It was later shifted to Cherlapally
.
The major neighbourhoods are Kamala Nagar
, A.S. Rao Nagar, DAE Colony etc. Kushaiguda
busdepot is also located close to Moula-Ali. A large housing project by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board
was established in Moula Ali. This colony is now popularly called APHB colony. Various industries are located in and around Moula Ali. Nuclear Fuel Complex
, ECIL etc. are some of the prominent companies located near Moula Ali. Republic Forge Company Limited owned by the state government was declared bankrupt and shutdown. Moula Ali is a major centre for Railways with various facilities located here. Hyderabad Chemicals and Fertilizers was established in Moula-Ali in 1942, by 1982 the company was declared sick and sold off to a private company. In 1961 Andhra Foundry and Machine Company Limited was established in Moula Ali. Moula-Ali Industrial Estate with several small and medium scale industries is located here.
A division of Union Carbide
manufacturing Eveready
batteries is also located at Moula-Ali. HMT
Bearings Ltd (formerly Indo-Nippon Precision Bearings Ltd) too have a division in Moula-Ali. A major training centre for Railway Protection Force
, Indian Railways Institute for Signal and Telecommunication Engineering & Zonal Training School (ZTS) of South Central Railway
s are also located at Moula Ali.
There is a railway station around 2 km from the centre of Moula-Ali, it the first station encountered while travelling from Secunderabad
. However most of the major trains do not have a stop here. The nearest MMTS Train station
is at Safilguda Railway Station
.
The 250 year old Moula Ali kaman was declared unsafe by Archeology Department and the Roads and Buildings Department has decided not to allow traffic through the decades-old Moulali Kaman and were diverted through APHB Colony. Moulali is 55 km from Hyderabad International Airport
.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Hyderabad, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
located at about 10 km from Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
. It is famous for Moula Ali hill on top of which a famous mosque (Moulali Darga) dedicated to Ali
Ali
' |Ramaḍān]], 40 AH; approximately October 23, 598 or 600 or March 17, 599 – January 27, 661).His father's name was Abu Talib. Ali was also the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661, and was the first male convert to Islam...
was built probably during era of Asif Jahi. The Moula Ali Dargah is one of the 11 heritage sites identified by “Heritage conservation committee” of HUDA
Hyderabad Urban Development Authority
The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority was created in 1975, vide an act of the State Assembly of Andhra Pradesh. Its jurisdiction was expanded in 2008 by merging it with the surrounding mandals to form the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority....
. Maula-Ali is largely rocky with undulating terrain. However, presently it has become a major commercial hub. There is another hillock opposite the Moula Ali Hill, called "Qadam -e- Rasul" on which the sacred relices of the prophet were supposedly deposited by Mohammad Shakrullah Rahan a servant of Asaf Jahi. In addition to various mosques, Moula Ali also has lots of temples dedicated to Hindu Gods & Goddesses.
History
Moula-Ali is believed to have been inhabited since megalithic times. Iron ageIron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
burial sites have been discovered in Moula-Ali . The earliest excavations were carried out in 1935 by then Department of Archaeology of the Nizam’s Dominion. During Nizam era Moula-Ali was a very prominent location. The Hyderabad Race Club
Hyderabad Race Club
The Hyderabad Race Club is a Thoroughbred Racing Association and the race track is at Malakpet, Hyderabad, India. This race course is considered one of the top race courses in India and to it is the most proliferous race course.-History:...
was located in Moula Ali. Later in 1886 it was shifted to Malakpet
Malakpet
Malakpet is one of the old suburbs of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. This suburb known by two parts, Old Malakpet and New Malakpet. The Palmetum was established here in 2002 by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation....
. This shift was carried out for the convenience of H.H.Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Nizam VI (seen in the picture on left with Moula Ali Kaman in the background). In 1954 the first open prison was opened at Moula Ali. It was later shifted to Cherlapally
Cherlapally
Cherlapally is a village and Gram panchayat of Nalgonda mandal, Nalgonda district, in Andhra Pradesh state....
.
Overview
The major neighbourhoods are Kamala Nagar
Kamala Nagar
Kamala Nagar is a suburb in Hyderabad. It is located close to ECIL and NFC.-Transport:The closest railway station is Secunderabad, for city trains, MMTS....
, A.S. Rao Nagar, DAE Colony etc. Kushaiguda
Kushaiguda
Kushaiguda is a suburb of Hyderabad, India. It was a sleepy village outside Hyderabad until 1990s when the residential boom shot development activity here.Kushaiguda APSRTC bus depot is actually located near Kamala Nagar...
busdepot is also located close to Moula-Ali. A large housing project by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board
Andhra Pradesh Housing Board
Andhra Pradesh Housing Board earlier known as City Improvement Board is public sector corporation under Government of Andhra Pradesh located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Its activities are to facilitate affordable housing to the citizens of Andhra Pradesh...
was established in Moula Ali. This colony is now popularly called APHB colony. Various industries are located in and around Moula Ali. Nuclear Fuel Complex
Nuclear Fuel Complex
The Nuclear Fuel Complex was established in 1971 as a major industrial unit of Department of Atomic Energy, for the supply of nuclear fuel bundles and reactor core components. It is a unique facility where natural and enriched uranium fuel, zirconium alloy cladding and reactor core components are...
, ECIL etc. are some of the prominent companies located near Moula Ali. Republic Forge Company Limited owned by the state government was declared bankrupt and shutdown. Moula Ali is a major centre for Railways with various facilities located here. Hyderabad Chemicals and Fertilizers was established in Moula-Ali in 1942, by 1982 the company was declared sick and sold off to a private company. In 1961 Andhra Foundry and Machine Company Limited was established in Moula Ali. Moula-Ali Industrial Estate with several small and medium scale industries is located here.
A division of Union Carbide
Union Carbide
Union Carbide Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. It currently employs more than 2,400 people. Union Carbide primarily produces chemicals and polymers that undergo one or more further conversions by customers before reaching consumers. Some are high-volume...
manufacturing Eveready
Eveready Industries
Eveready Industries India, Ltd is the flagship company of the B.M. Khaitan Group. The brand Eveready has been present in India since 1905....
batteries is also located at Moula-Ali. HMT
HMT
HMT may refer to:* Hart Memorial Trophy*How Many Times , multiple songs*Hindustan Machine Tools*His/Her Majesty's Transport*His/Her Majesty's Trawler*His/Her Majesty's Treasury*His/Her Majesty's Theatre...
Bearings Ltd (formerly Indo-Nippon Precision Bearings Ltd) too have a division in Moula-Ali. A major training centre for Railway Protection Force
Railway Protection Force
The Railway Protection force is an Indian Central Armed Police Force charged with protecting the Indian Railways.The strength of RPF is about 65,000.The duties of the Railway Protection Force include:...
, Indian Railways Institute for Signal and Telecommunication Engineering & Zonal Training School (ZTS) of South Central Railway
South Central Railway
The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Secunderabad and has the following divisions:# Secunderabad# Hyderabad# Guntakal # Vijayawada# Guntur# Nanded...
s are also located at Moula Ali.
Transport
Moulali is well-connected by the buses, APSRTC, which ply on two routes covering most of the area. Kushaiguda bus depot is located adjacent to Moulali.There is a railway station around 2 km from the centre of Moula-Ali, it the first station encountered while travelling from Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
. However most of the major trains do not have a stop here. The nearest MMTS Train station
MMTS Hyderabad
MMTS or Multi-Modal Transport System is a commuter rail system in Hyderabad, India. It is a joint partnership of Government of Andhra Pradesh and the South Central Railway, and is operated by the latter. MMTS is unusual in providing first class commuter travel.-First phase:The first phase was...
is at Safilguda Railway Station
Safilguda Railway Station
Safilguda Railway Station is a train station in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Localities like Safilguda and the Cantonment area are accessible from this station.-Lines:*Multi-Modal Transport System, Hyderabad**Bolarum - Secunderabad...
.
The 250 year old Moula Ali kaman was declared unsafe by Archeology Department and the Roads and Buildings Department has decided not to allow traffic through the decades-old Moulali Kaman and were diverted through APHB Colony. Moulali is 55 km from Hyderabad International Airport
Hyderabad International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport also known as Hyderabad International Airport, is an international airport near Shamshabad, about south of downtown Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India....
.