Nampally Zero Milestone Still Marks Hyderabad Heart

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Hyderabad: The historical ‘no turning point’ of Hyderabad sits quietly and mostly disregarded on the roadway divider nearby to the Ravindra Bharathi, in what is thought about the ‘centre’ of the city. It stays simply another stone, without anything to mark its significance.

The absolutely no turning point functions as the main recommendation point for determining ranges to and from Hyderabad. It stays undetected by many passersby in the middle of rush hour and an absence of understanding about its presence considered that it is so unnoticeable.

The stone bears an engraving revealing the range to Nagpur, which is thought about the nationwide absolutely no turning point. Historians recommend that a display screen board with a quick description might assist highlight its value as a marker of the city’s geographical centre.

Scientists keep in mind that earlier turning points were when situated near Golconda and Charminar, marking the early centers of the city, before today one was established opposite the Assembly to signify Hyderabad’s main point.

While the National Highways Authority of India still describes the Nampally marker for range computations, Google Maps presently determines the Basheerbagh– Liberty stretch as Hyderabad’s city centre.