Iran and India have had relations for millennia and share many cultural affinities. This is best exemplified by Hyderabad, the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Old Hyderabad was modeled on the Iranian city of Isfahan, especially the magnificent Charminar, which was the gate to the old city. Iran and India have had relations for millennia and share many cultural affinities. This is best exemplified by Hyderabad, the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Old Hyderabad was modeled on the Iranian city of Isfahan, especially the magnificent Charminar, which was the gate to the old city.