Hyderabad, the creation of the Qutab Shahi rulers, is the capital of Andhra Pradesh state, offering a fascinating panorama of the past. It boasts of a strong industrial, commercial and information Technology centre. Hills, tanks, forests, and rock formations dominate the physiography of Hyderabad. It is fast developing as a beautiful tourist destination. The city is famous for its minarets and pearls. The palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural distinction of their own, which makes Hyderabad a city of tourist's interest.