The Qutb Shahi Tombs are placed in two separate galleries in Ibrahim Bagh. The garden is the burial ground of all the Qutb Shahi kings, excepting the last monarch. Tombs of the Qutb Shahi Kings The gallery of tombs consists of small and large engraved structures. The smaller tombs are made of a single storey while the larger ones, like that of Mohammed Quli's Tomb feature two storeys. The grandest of all tombs is that of Mohammed Quli, built in 1602. The tomb stands below a vault under the terrace and bears the inscriptions written in Persian and Naskh scripts. The tomb can be reached through the southern and the eastern gates.
Sultan Quli's Tomb was built in the year 1543 by the king himself, in accordance to the prevailing custom. This set the design for the tombs of his descendants. The chamber, in which three tombs are placed, is octagonal in shape. Sultan Quli's tomb displays a unique style of inscription that appears in three bands, written in the Tauq and Naskh scripts. The inlaid inscription cites the Sultan as the Bada Malik, meaning The Great Master.
Beside the tomb of the Sultan lies the engraved structure of his son, Jamshed. The unique characteristic of this tomb is that it is the only tomb in the gallery to be built of black basalt. Unlike the squat tombs of the other rulers, Jamshed's tomb is built in two storeys and does not bear any inscription. The tomb of Jamshed's son also does not bear any inscription like his father's.
st Glory
In the former ages, the Qutb Shahi Tombs at Secunderabad were adorned with velvet canopies on silver plated stands, carpets and chandeliers. The holy book, Koran, was placed by the tombs and verse was recited at regular intervals. The tombs of the kings of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty featured golden spires to represent their magisterial stature, easily distinguishable from the other members of the royal family.
In the past, the tombs were overlaid with tiles rationalized with classic colors of blue and green. The former aura of the tombs has succumbed to the ravages of time and retains only the vestiges of the glorious past.
The tombs were the most venerated place during the reign of the Qutb Shahi kings and the criminals taking refuge in the place were granted pardon. During the reign of Sir Salar Jung III in the 19th century, the tombs were ordered to be restored. The garden and the compound wall were built during his reign.
Location of Qutb Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Qutb Shahi Tombs - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
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| Address | Fort Rd, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500008 |
| Entry Fee : | Entry Fee for Adults : 10 Rs. Entry Fee for Children : 5 Rs. |
| Timings : | Visiting Hours - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Days When Closed | Friday |
| Phone No (Official) | +91-40-23513410 |
| Official Website | www.hyderabad.org.uk |
| Photography allowed or not | Allowed |
| Still Camera Fee : | 20 Rs. |
| Nearest railway station | Hyderabad Decan Railway Station |
Last Updated on : May 26, 2015
