Hyderabad, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana, has a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city was founded in 1591 by the Qutb Shahi dynasty, which ruled the region from the 16th to the 17th centuries. Later, the Mughals, the Bahmani Sultanate and the Asaf Jahis also played an important role in the city's history. Hyderabad was a center of commerce, culture and education in its heyday, and the legacy can still be seen in the city's architectural marvels and cuisine.