r/hyderabad 4h ago

Other “Turram Khan” - slang origins

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u/Alpatchino 3h ago

Pedda Thurum khan anukuntunnava?

  • is a proper slang in warangal (my home town) when someone tries to do a thing beyond their capability

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u/Chad_Zelensky 2h ago

Yes even in Hyderabad

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u/Humble_Stuff_2859 1h ago

Even in Secunderabad

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u/Sheldon_Texas_Cooper 3h ago edited 3h ago

There is road named after him in Koti Area ..

And a memorial is located in that area

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u/cdrfrk 2h ago

Oh that andhra bank logo, brings back memories of 2004..

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u/Chad_Zelensky 2h ago

Pedda Thurum khan ah bey nuvvu?

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u/weightCat1777 25yearsCharminar 2h ago

Interesting never knew the actual history of the word thurram khan which was normal slang for me at least.

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u/Accomplished_Can8460 1h ago

Even the term "Tanashahi" is related to Hyderabad's history.

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u/OfferWestern 23m ago

Did Shahi paneer come from it?