Landmarks and Attractions
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The road on the Tank Bund was very narrow during Nizam's era and was widened in 1946 when Sir Mirza Ismail was the prime minister of Hyderabad Deccan. Further widening and beautification of the Tank Bund took place during 1987-88 with the addition of fountains with dancing waters, tantalising coloured lights at night, and the installation of nearly 33 well-sculptured bronze statues mounted on high platforms, in the memory of historical and eminent personalities of Hyderabad State and Andhra Pradesh.
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