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References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qutb_Shahi_tombs
Location:
“Qutub
Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana”
The Qutub Shahi Tombs are located in the
Ibrahim Bagh (garden precinct), close to the famous Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India.
They contain the tombs and
mosques built by the various kings of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.[3][4] The
galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are
two-storied. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus which overlies the
actual burial vault in a crypt below. The domes were originally overlaid with
blue and green tiles, of which only a few pieces now remain.
The tomb complex lies north of the outer perimeter
wall of Golkonda Fort and its Banjara Darwaza (Gate of the Gypsies), amidst the
Ibrahim bagh.
The tombs form a large cluster and stand on a raised
platform. They are domed structures built on a square base surrounded by
pointed arches, a distinctive style that blends Persian and Indian forms. The tombs are
structures with intricately carved stonework and are surrounded by landscaped
gardens.
During the Qutb Shahi period, these tombs were held in
great veneration. In 1687, during the Siege of Golconda,
the tombs were converted into barracks by the invading Mughal army,
and the grounds were turned into a camp. Guns were mounted onto the mausoleums
in order to bomb the fortress.
The tombs fell into disrepair until Sir Salar Jung III
ordered their restoration in the early 19th century. A garden was laid out, and
a compound wall was built. Once again, the tomb garden of the Qutb Shahi family
became a place of serene beauty. All except the last of the Qutb Shahi sultans
lie buried here.
Tombs
The complex is popularly known as 7
tombs as it houses the tombs of the 7 (out of 8) sultans of Qutub Shahi dynasty[4]
·
Tomb
of Sultan Quli
Qutb-ul-Mulk (1518-1543)
(1st sultan)
·
Tomb
of Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah (1543-1550)
(2nd sultan)
·
Tomb
of Subhan Quli Qutb Shah (1550) (3rd
sultan)
·
Tomb
of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali (1550-1580) (4th sultan)
·
Tomb
of Muhammad Quli Qutb
Shah (1580-1612)
(5th sultan)
·
Tomb
of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah (1612-1626) (6th sultan)
·
Tomb
of Abdullah Qutb Shah (1626-1672)
(7th sultan)
Other tombs and
structures of the complex
·
Hayat Bakshi Begum (Died: 1667)
(She was the only daughter of Muhammad Quli Qutb
Shah (5th
sultan) and wife of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah (6th sultan))
·
Mosque
of Hayat Bakshi Begum
·
Incomplete
tomb of Mir Ahmed (son of the daughter of Abdullaha Qutb Shah)
The entire area will take around 2 hours to visit
properly as there are almost 10-11 tombs around.
How
to Reach:
The place is situated right in the heart of Hyderabad.
Nothing else I required to describe on how to reach.
The tourist place has an entry ticket Rs 10 for adults
and Rs 5 for children. There is a charge of Rs 20 for camera too.
Timings:
Saturday to Thursday: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday
closed
Photography
and Parking
It’s a well maintained tourist place with designated
parking space
Photography is allowed but with nominal charges. Don’t
try drone here as it’s a tourist place.
Charminar:
The Charminar (lit. 'four minarets')
is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially
incorporated in the emblem of Telangana.[3] The
Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor
for more than 425 years. While both historically and religiously significant,
it is also known for its popular and busy local markets surrounding the
structure, and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in
Hyderabad. Charminar is also a site of numerous festival celebrations, such
as Eid-ul-adha and Eid al-Fitr,[4] as
it is adjacent to the city's main mosque, the Makkah Masjid.