Close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad is Ibrahim Bagh that has many historic monuments. Qutub Shahi Tombs and mosques built by the various kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty are located inside this garden.
The tombs form a large cluster and stand on a raised platform. There are seven tombs of varying sizes. Smaller tombs have single storey while the bigger tombs have two storeys. The tombs were built using Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles.
These tombs were built around 14th century and in the 19th century they were renovated by Sir Salar Jung III. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus which overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below.
The various structures of interest are:
The tombs form a large cluster and stand on a raised platform. There are seven tombs of varying sizes. Smaller tombs have single storey while the bigger tombs have two storeys. The tombs were built using Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles.
These tombs were built around 14th century and in the 19th century they were renovated by Sir Salar Jung III. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus which overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below.
The various structures of interest are:
- Tomb of Sultan Quli Qutb Shah
- Tomb of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
- Tomb of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
- Tomb of Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
- Tomb of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah
- Tomb of Abdullah Qutb Shah
- Tomb of Hayath Bakshi Begum
- Tomb of Fatima Sultan
- Tomb of Mirza Nizamuddin Ahmed
- Great Masjid
24 comments:
Wonderful, Thanks for all pics.3rd no monochrome pic just awesome.
What a fascinating history the Fort must have, thank you for sharing these amazing places with us on Mosaic Mondays, especially since I know that most of us will never get to see them in real life.
Very interesting. Have a good Monday Rajesh
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Magnificent constructions that have stood the test of time well.
Interesting site and beautiful tombs! Nice capture
An impressive burial site.
What exquisite architecture you've photographed here.
I went to Hyderabad long ago, but i didn't plan ahead so I missed many of the places to visit..
Loved the last pic!
These tombs are so beautifully constructed. So great that they have been restored.
What beautifully constructed tombs! These forms of these tombs are new to me.
Fascinating architecture!
Thanks for sharing this.
Lovely architecture!
Amazing places.
perspective is funny, how that tree practically obliterates that structure
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Does qutub means tomb in Arabic? I seem to have heard of qutubs where I;ve been recently.
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So nice and pretty! Love discovering places like this. The architecture is simple but eye catching.
wow
very impressive buildings
Interesting and nice place, beautiful images!
Beautiful buildings and neat photos ~ thanks,
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
it is fascinating to see majestic tombs from the past.
Amazing buildings! Thank you so much for this post!
Great in Black & White too - Happy weekend!
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