Sultan Bazar

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| subdivision_name2 = Hyderabad District

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| subdivision_name3 = Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority

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Sultan Bazar is a historic market in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[http://hyderabadpolice.gov.in/Sultan%20Bazar/Index.htm Sulthan Bazar Police Station] It lies between the commercial areas of Abids and Koti. The area occupied by Sultan Bazaar was part of what was earlier known as Residency Bazaars. The bazaars developed during colonial times along with the construction of the British Residency.{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2024/Mar/28/hidden-in-plain-sight|newspaper=The New Indian Express|title=Hidden in plain sight|first=Shrimansi|last=Kaushik|date=2024-03-28|access-date=2024-12-24}} Sultan Bazaar was previously under the control of British and was handed over to control of Nizam in 14 June, 1933. {{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Sultan-Bazar-One-city-two-governments/article14404905.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|title=Sultan Bazar: One city, two governments|first=Kesava Rao|last=Dasu|date=2016-10-18|access-date=2024-12-24}} Later it was named after the nawab of that area, Syed Sultanuddin, and so is known as sultan bazar now {{according to whom|date=December 2024}}.

Commercial area

This area is a big shopping centre mainly for women's clothes and silverware.

There are more than 100 shops here, selling textiles, fashion etc.

Transport

The state run TSRTC has a big bus terminal at close by koti to all parts of the city.

The closest MMTS Train Station is at Kachiguda or Malakpet.

The nearest metro station is Sultan Bazaar metro station

Historic landmarks

=Government Boys High school=

Historic Government Boys High school at Sultan Bazaar was established in 1866 and was earlier known as Chudderghat Anglo Vernacular School. The school was built on land donated by the Nizam, and occupied an area of over 13 acres. Presently the area under the school is less than two-and-half acres with its main building in dilapidated state.{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130316/hyderabad-in-150th-year-school-struggles-for-breath.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|title=Hyderabad: In 150th year, school struggles for breath|first=Mahesh|last=Avadutha|date=2016-03-16|access-date=2024-12-24}}{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/Aug/27/hyderabad-roof-of-154-year-old-sultan-bazar-school-collapses-due-to-rain-2189139.html|newspaper=The New Indian Express|title=Hyderabad: Roof of 154-year old Sultan Bazar school collapses due to rain|first=|last=|date=2020-08-27|access-date=2024-12-30}}

=Sultan Bazaar Clock Tower=

The historic clock tower which was built in 1865 is located in the school building. The clock tower has been listed as a heritage building. {{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130316/hyderabad-time-stops-on-school-s-clock-tower.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|title=Hyderabad: Time stops on school's clock tower|date=2016-03-13|first=|last=|access-date=2024-12-30}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hyderabad-Tab/2018-06-30/Sultan-Bazar-clock-tower-might-stop-ticking-again/393841|newspaper=The Hans India|title=Sultan Bazar clock tower might stop ticking again|first=|last=|date=2018-06-30|access-date=2024-12-30}} The clock tower was part of the Residency area but since it lies outside the boundaries today of Koti's women college is being poorly maintained.

=Hashmat Gunj Gate=

The gate was named after British Resident James Achilles Kirkpatrick, who was given the title of Hashmat Jung by the Nizam. The Gate bears the British government insignia, and maybe was connected to the Britishers who were present in British Residency (now Women's college). Located on the Badi Chowdi lane, today the gate is an entrance to the Kabootar Khana and is poorly maintained and is damaged by various structures adjacent to it.{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/Sep/28/in-the-midst-of-hyderabads-history-2040184.html|newspaper=The New Indian Express|title=In the midst of Hyderabad's history|first=Vasanta |last=Sobha|date=2019-09-23|access-date=2024-12-30}}

File:Ed Sheeran in Sultan Bazar Hyderabad.jpg

In Pop Culture

The narrow lanes and street markets of Sultan Bazar feature extensively in the June 2025 music video of English singer Ed Sheeran's song Sapphire, which also features Indian playback singer Arijit Singh.{{Cite web |date=2025-06-10 |title='Sapphire' Shooting Locations — Ed Sheeran Drops New Single With Punjabi Twist |url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/hk/destinations/india/ed-sheeran-sapphire-shooting-locations/ |access-date=2025-06-10 |website=Travel and Leisure Asia {{!}} Hong Kong |language=en-HK}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=O. T. |date=2025-06-09 |title=Ed Sheeran's Sapphire: Places Where The Singer's New Song Was Filmed |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/ed-sheerans-sapphire-places-where-the-singers-new-song-was-filmed |access-date=2025-06-10 |website=Outlook Traveller |language=en}}

References

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Category:Bazaars in Hyderabad, India

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