Hyderabad, Feb. 16 -- The Deccan has always drawn people with an inexplicable pull - a sense of belonging that runs deeper here than elsewhere. Whatever it is, it drew history enthusiasts to the Qutub Shahi tombs in Hyderabad on Sunday, February 15, for an informal talk about the region's past.

Amid the glorious lawns nestled between the seven domed monuments, Sajjad Shahid, the co-convenor of INTACH, Hyderabad Chapter, took the captivated audience through the history of the Deccan in what seemed more like a drawing room conversation than a formal talk.

"Deccan has been known for its prosperity and was synonymous with wealth and luxury. There was something about the Deccan that made people come here. There's a sense of belonging here," ...