The museum focuses on the history of the city of Hyderabad, from times beyond its inception to the present day.
Prince Muffakham Jah Bahadur, on Sunday, requested the Centre and state governments to undertake extensive archaeological research on the historic places of Hyderabad.
Talking to reporters after inaugurating the City Museum at the Jubilee Hall, Nizam's Jubilee Pavilion Trust chairman Prince Muffakham Jah said that many aspects of 400-year-old Hyderabad have remained unexplored. Therefore, measures must be taken to research the archaeological sites in the city.
He said the research would help in educating the young generation about the importance of Hyderabad.
Earlier, Prince Muffakham Jah inaugurated the City Museum, the first of its kind in India, which focuses on the history of the city of Hyderabad, from times beyond its inception to the present day.
In the museum, 7 specifically designed maps that trace Hyderabad's journey from the 13th century to the present times are on display. There is a touch-screen kiosk that will reveal to visitors a pictorial history of 50 of the city's "mohallas" (localities), in 4 languages.
The display area sheds light on Trade and Commerce, Weights and Measures, Textiles, Post and Communication, Transport, Education, Calligraphy, Architecture, Art and Craft, Hyderabadi cuisine, and people.
The artefacts on display include qahwa cups encrusted with Golconda diamonds, perfume bottles studded with pearls, ivory walking sticks, crafted swords and draggers, rare and old stamps and coins, silver and filigree objects and more.
Speaking on the occasion, Prince Muffakham Jah said that government must ensure the protection and development of historical places in the city.
Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur said that the City Museum was the first of its kind, and hoped that it would draw lots of visitors. (INN)