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The identity of Hyderabad is not limited only to Charminar and Biryani, but the Moazzam Jahi Market here is also the pride of the city. This 90 years old historical market is famous all over the world for its grand architecture and traditional hand-made ice cream, where a unique confluence of taste and history is seen every evening.
Hyderabad : Hyderabad is famous all over the world not only for its historical buildings and biryani but also for its unique taste. Moazzam Jahi Market is a wonderful confluence of this taste and history. This almost 90 years old market still remains the first choice of tourists and local people for its charm and especially its handmade ice cream.
This historic market was built between 1933 and 1935 during the reign of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It was named after his son Prince Moazzam Jah. This beautiful building made of granite stones is an excellent example of Ottoman architecture which is a mixture of Qutub Shahi, Mughal and Asaf Jahi styles. Its high arches and grand central dome still enhance the glory of the city.
Bilal and Gafoor, the real den of ice cream.
The real identity of Moazzam Jahi Market is the traditional ice cream available here. There are old and famous shops like Bilal and Gafoor which have been serving handmade fresh fruit ice cream for decades. No artificial flavors are used in the ice cream here. This ice cream, prepared from seasonal fruits like custard apple, mango, sapota and fig, is so famous that in the evening, long queues of people form here. To taste it, people not only from Hyderabad but also from other cities especially come here.
How to reach and what are the timings?
This market is located at the intersection of Jam Bagh Begum Market and Station Road. It is very easy to reach here, Begum Bazaar metro station is the nearest station here. You can easily reach here by bus or auto. This market opens at 8:00 in the morning and remains alive till 10:30 in the night. If you are in Hyderabad, strolling through this historic corridor and enjoying hand-made ice cream can be a memorable experience.
