Mir Alam Tank
Mir Alam Tank is a reservoir in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is located to the south of Musi river. It was the primary source of drinking water to Hyderabad before Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were built.Photo: Adbh266, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Lake
- Description: lake in India
- Also known as: “Mir Alam Cheruvu” and “Mīr Ālam Cheruvu”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Nehru Zoological Park and Falaknuma Palace.
Nehru Zoological Park
Zoo
Photo: Cephas 405, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nehru Zoological Park is a zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Bahadurpura, Telangana, India. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad.
Falaknuma Palace
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Falaknuma is a former palace and currently a luxury hotel in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It originally belonged to the Paigah family, and was later owned by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Falaknuma Palace is situated 3 km southeast of Mir Alam Tank.
Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the seat of power of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams during their reign. Chowmahalla Palace is situated 3½ km east of Mir Alam Tank.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jahanuma and Shah-Ali-Banda.
Jahanuma
Suburb
Jahanuma is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana. A light cavalry unit of the Paigahs known as Jahanuma Lancers were once located here. Jahanuma Palace, the residence of Nawab Shams-ul-Umra, one of many palaces owned by the Paigah family was also located here.
Shah-Ali-Banda
Suburb
Shah Ali Banda is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India. It forms a part of the Old City, Hyderabad in an area located close to Charminar. It is about 2 kilometres south of the Charminar. Shah-Ali-Banda is situated 3½ km east of Mir Alam Tank.
Aliabad
Suburb
Aliabad is one of the old neighbourhoods in Hyderabad, India. It is part of the old city of Hyderabad. Aliabad is situated about 2.5 km from the historic Charminar towards Falaknuma palace. Aliabad is situated 3½ km east of Mir Alam Tank.
Mir Alam Tank
- Category: body of water
- Location: Andhra Pradesh, Southern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Urdu—“Mir Alam Tank” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Mīr Ālam Tank”
- Esperanto: “Akvobaraĵo Mir Alam”
- Panjabi: “ਮੀਰ ਆਲਮ ਤਲਾਬ”
- Tamil: “மிர் ஆலம் ஏரி”
- Telugu: “మీర్ ఆలం చెరువు”
- Telugu: “మీర్ ఆలమ్ చెరువు”
- Urdu: “میر عالم ٹینک”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tādbund Hyderābād and Nandi Musalāigūda.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ialāl Pahād and Taj Falaknuma Palace.
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