Paigah Tombs
Telangana · India
The Paigahs, who were the great patrons of tarts have extended their unmatched grace and elegance even to their exquisite tombs. The Paigah Tombs that grace the city among the many wonders that fill the pages of the most promising history. The marvelous artistry of the Paigahs is shown in the mosaic tile work that has been inlaid. The Paigah tombs, located at the Pisal Banda suburbs in Hyderabad, are most intricately carved and are enclosed in facades of pierced marble. The tombs are the finest examples of the enthralling Indo-Islamic architecture, which is a blend of both features of Asaf Jahi and Rajputani style.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Paigah Tombs
Welcome to the Paigah Tombs, a sanctuary of silence and architectural splendor located in the Santosh Nagar area of Hyderabad. As we stand here at the threshold of this 18th-century necropolis, we are entering the final resting…
Listen in the app2The Gateway and Historical Context
We begin our journey at the entrance of the complex, where a brief history of the site is inscribed in both English and Urdu. The Paigah family, founded by Abul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung, was granted the title of Paigah—meaning 'pomp…
Listen in the app3The Architectural Plaza and the Main Tombs
Moving deeper into the complex, we arrive at the main plaza where the most significant tombs are located. This area is a masterclass in Indo-Islamic architecture, specifically the Deccan variant that incorporates elements from…
Listen in the app4The Masterpiece of Jaali - The Lattice Corridor
Now, let us turn our attention to the feature that makes the Paigah Tombs world-famous: the jaali or lattice work. As we walk through this corridor, you are surrounded by screens of stone and lime that have been perforated with…
Listen in the app5The Tomb of Abul Khan and the Noble Lineage
We now approach one of the most significant individual tombs within the complex: the final resting place of Abul Khan. As one of the prominent members of the Paigah dynasty, his tomb is a focal point of the necropolis's grandeur. …
Listen in the app6The Tomb of Hussein un Nisa Begum
A short walk away lies the tomb of Hussein un Nisa Begum, a figure who perfectly illustrates the deep connection between the Paigah family and the ruling Nizams. She was the daughter of the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad and the wife…
Listen in the app7The Ceremonial Pond and the Mosque
As we conclude our walk through the inner structures, we come upon the ceremonial pond and the adjacent mosque. The pond, which currently may or may not be filled with water depending on the season and maintenance, features a…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we prepare to leave the Paigah Tombs, take one last look at the silhouette of the structures against the Hyderabad sky. We have walked through a unique chapter of Indian history, one where the boundaries between royalty and…
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What is Paigah Tombs?
Paigah Tombs is a place in Telangana · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Telangana · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 17.3509, 78.5051 |
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