Malakpet
Malakpet is one of the neighbourhoods in the old city area of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This is further divided into two parts, Old Malakpet and New Malakpet, and is traditionally considered part of old city. This circle comes under Charminar Zone of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. There are seven wards in this circle, namely, Saidabad, Moosrambagh, Old Malakpet, Akberbagh, Azampura, Chawani and Dabeerpura.
Ahmed Bin Abdullah Balala of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party was elected MLA from the Malakpet Assembly constituency for the fourth time in 2023.
History
The locality was named after Malik Yaqoub, a servant of the Golconda King Abdullah Qutb Shah, where he lived and had a market.In 1886 The Hyderabad Race Club was shifted here from Moula Ali, as Asaf Jah VI wanted it to be closer to his palace. Soon, he also built the Mahbub Mansion right by the Race Course.
Locality
Malakpet is a traditional part of Hyderabad. It is bordered by Amberpet and Moosarambagh in the north, Dilsukhnagar in the east, Chaderghat in the west and Saidabad in the south.Landmarks
The major landmarks here are the popular Hyderabad Race Club, and also the historic Mahbub Mansion Market or Mahbub Gunj Market. The Asman Garh Palace and Monsieur Raymond's Tomb are other historical places located here.Apart from historical places, Malakpet also has galleria mall with nearby metro connectivity. It is famous for a TV tower built by Teegala Sri Ramulu.
The Palmetum is a specialised botanical garden, featuring only different palm trees. It was established in 2002 by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
View point apartment is also located in Malakpet.