Shah-Ali-Banda
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Shah Ali Banda is a neighbourhood in
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
Shah Ali Banda is well connected by buses run by
Yakatpura
.
Communal unrest
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
Shah Ali Banda is famous for its restaurants, offering Hyderabadi cuisine, such as Pista House and Shah Ghouse Café.
References
- ^ 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.
