What was the former name of Hyderabad?

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Hyderabad, the second largest city in Sindh and the fifth largest in Pakistan, was originally known as Neroon Kot. It began as a small fishing village along the Indus River, founded by a Hindu ruler named Neroon. Later, the Kalhora dynasty took control and renamed it Hyderabad.

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