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
Wonderful, Thanks for all pics.3rd no monochrome pic just awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Have a good Monday Rajesh
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Magnificent constructions that have stood the test of time well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting site and beautiful tombs! Nice capture
ReplyDeleteAn impressive burial site.
ReplyDeleteWhat exquisite architecture you've photographed here.
ReplyDeleteI went to Hyderabad long ago, but i didn't plan ahead so I missed many of the places to visit..
ReplyDeleteLoved the last pic!
ReplyDeleteThese tombs are so beautifully constructed. So great that they have been restored.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautifully constructed tombs! These forms of these tombs are new to me.
ReplyDeleteFascinating architecture!
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Lovely architecture!
ReplyDeleteAmazing places.
ReplyDeleteperspective 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.
ReplyDeletewow
ReplyDeletevery impressive buildings
ReplyDeleteInteresting and nice place, beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful buildings and neat photos ~ thanks,
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it is fascinating to see majestic tombs from the past.
ReplyDeleteAmazing buildings! Thank you so much for this post!
ReplyDeleteGreat in Black & White too - Happy weekend!
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