 The third observatory of India called the "Nizamia Observatory" was set up here in Ameerpet by the Nizams.In 1908, Nawab Zafar Jung studied astronomy in England and he returned to Hyderabad along with two telescopes and an expert, whom he promised a net salary of Osmania Sikka Rupees 1500 per month.He offered the telescopes to the Nizam, who ordered the installation of the telescopes at Ameerpet, where they remained for the next 50 years.