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Qutb Shahi tombs

Qutub Shahi Tombs: A Hyderabad Heritage

Located near Golconda Fort in Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad, India.
Constructed by the rulers of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
Tombs vary in size, with single or double-story galleries.
Each tomb contains a central sarcophagus above the burial vault.
Some original dome tiles remain, adorned with blue and green.
Considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site status since 2014.

Description

The tombs, with a blend of Persian and Indian architecture, create an impressive cluster on an elevated platform, encircled by carefully manicured gardens.
In the past, opulent tombs featured lavish carpets, chandeliers, velvet canopies on silver poles, and scheduled Quran recitations from displayed copies.
To set apart the sultans' tombs from those of other royal family members, they were adorned with ornate golden spires.

History

Historically, these tombs were opulently furnished and adorned with golden spires to distinguish the sultans' resting places.
During the Qutb Shahi era, the tombs held great significance.
In 1687, during the Siege of Golconda, the Mughal army repurposed the tombs as barracks with mounted cannons.
Sir Salar Jung III oversaw the restoration of the tombs in the early 19th century, revitalizing the serene beauty of the Qutb Shahi family's final resting place.

Distance from important places in Hyderabad

From Secunderabad Railway Station - 16.5 KMs - 43 Minutes
From Begumpet Railway Station - 10.8 KMs - 30 Minutes
From Kachiguda Railway Station - 13.4 KMs - 41 Minutes
From Nampally Railway Station - 9.9 KMs - 32 Minutes
From Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand - 12.1 KMs - 37 Minutes
From Jubilee Bus Stand - 15.8 KMs - 43 Minutes
From Rajiv Gandhi international Airport - 30.4 KMs - 44 Minutes