Hyderabad like the rest of Deccan was ruled by several dynasties in the past. Some of these empires have left their impressions in the form of landmark buildings and forts. The monuments found in Hyderabad are nothing but the remnants left by them. Although not many are present in the city, but the few that are present are really incredible. These monuments have survived the ravages of time and the onslaughts made by catastrophic forces of nature. The city used to be bounded by stone walls and there were regular gates providing the entry. Most of these gates and the walls have been taken by floods.

The monuments at Hyderabad are located in what is considered as the Old City. These monuments were built during the reign of Qutb Shahi rulers. Important among them are Golconda Fort and Charminar. Equally interesting are Falaknuma Palace, Purani Haveli, Asman Garh Palace and Legislative Assembly. These places are popular for their building style as well for the historical importance attributed to them.