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[Timeline]
1804  The construction of Mir Alam tank begins. It was completed on June 8, 1806.  1806  Secunderabad was named after Sikandar Jah, Asaf Jah III, when Col. Land established the head-quarters of British subsidiary force after the Treaty of 1798. It was one of the largest British cantonments in India.  1854 Foundation of Dar-ul-Uloom, with facilities for teaching in Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Telugu, Marathi and English,was laid by Sir Salar Jung I  1856 Department of Mint & Stamps was established with Major Henry Rocke as the Mint Master.  1858 Army Department was established  1863 First post office, the Sadar Tappa Khana, was established.  1864  ------------------------- Major Henry Rocke was made the First Commander-in-Chief of the Nizam's Army.  1867 Government Central Printing Press is established. Forest Department was established with Byramji Monoji as its first Inspector General.  1868 Basheerbagh palace was constructed by Sir Asman Jah.  1869 Nizam State Railway was established. 1874 - Nizam State Railway was completed and opened to traffic.  1876 Foundation of Chadarghat High School was laid.  1879 Horse Racing starts at Malakpet.  1880 Postal Department was established with Shah Sawar Jung as its Chief.  1884 Foundation of Falaknuma Palace was laid on March 3, 1884 by Sir Viquar-ul-Umara. Construction was completed in 1893. Official language of the State was changed from Persian to Urdu. Directorate General of Police & Jail Department was established.  1890 Asafia Library was established.  1893 Archduke Frany Ferdinand of Austria visits Hyderabad.  1897 Sir Ronald Ross discovered the cause of Malaria in dissected Anopheles Mosquito at Begumpet.					1591 to 1783 1804 to 1897 1902 to 2000 Historical Events Other Links Language and demography Art Galleries Handicrafts Museums Historical Places Places of Interest Pilgrimage Centres Coastal Areas Towns and Cities of Interest
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