Gachibowli: The 'Lime Well' of Hyderabad: Gachibowli derives its name from a stepwell ('bowli') lined with lime plaster ('gachi'), highlighting the area's historical water structures.

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Malakpet: Legacy of Malik Yaqoub Named after Malik Yaqoub, a servant of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah, who established a market here, leading to the name 'Malikpet', later evolving to 'Malakpet'

Somajiguda: From Pundit Sonaji's Name This area is named after Pundit Sonaji (later Somaji), an employee in the reserve of Roy Rayan Sham Raj in 1853.

Moti Galli: Pearl Trade's Historic Lane  Located south of Lad Bazaar, Moti Galli was central to the pearl ('moti') trade during the Qutb Shahi era, hence its name

Abids: Named After Albert Abid Abids is named after Albert Abid, a Jewish merchant and valet to the sixth Nizam, reflecting the area's diverse heritage

Troop Bazaar: British Troops' Market Established to cater to British troops stationed at Chaderghat Residency post-1857 attacks, hence the name Troop Bazaar.

Fateh Maidan: Aurangzeb's Victory Ground Named in 1687 after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's victory over the Golconda Sultanate; his army camped here during the siege. The Siasat Daily

Gunfoundry: Monsieur Raymond's Legacy  Named after the cannon foundry ('Top ka Sancha') built by French General Monsieur Raymond in 1795, highlighting Hyderabad's colonial tie

Doodhbowli: Milkmen's Historic Well Named for the well ('bowli') near Fateh Darwaza where milkmen ('doodh') sold milk, reflecting the area's traditional livelihood