Abids

Abids or Abid Shop is a major commercial center in Hyderabad, India. Abids is well known as it is the oldest and most famous business area in Hyderabad. The state government building TSFC, and the President Plaza are located here. A very wide variety of businesses are located here, unlike most markets which are known for specialising in a certain trade. This area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to Nampally Railway Station.HistoryThe area had a shop belonging to Armenian merchant Albert Abid, a valet of Nizam VI of Hyderabad state, hence the area came to be known as Abid Shop.CommerceToday the whole area is one of the main shopping centres in the city and the main street is known as Abid Road. The General Post Office or GPO headquarters is located in this area. The major businesses are hotels and shops for textiles, clothing, jewellery, footwear, and electronics. BSNL, the largest telecommunications provider in the city, has its headquarters located here. The GHMC office is also located here, situated adjacent to the GPO.The famous Jagdish market, a bustling grey market for mobiles and electronics, is also located here.The area is a major business hub and has lots of hotels for travellers interested in the businesses that serve Hyderabad and several government departments. Palace Heights Hotel and The Taj Mahal Hotel are the bestin the area.CultureSome famous temples are located here especially on the Nampally & Abids road, such as the Hanuman Temple, Hyderabad and ISKCON, Hyderabad, which are considered to be heritage sites.