Badshahi Ashurkhana
Telangana · India
Ashurkhana include sites like the Niyaz Khana (offering place), Naqaar Khana (drums place), Sarai Khana's (rest taking place for devotees) Abdar Khana (drinking water place), Langar Khana (food serving place), Makan-e-Mujawer (Mujawer Residence), Daftar-e-Mujawer (Mujawer office), Alawa Chabutra, and Guardroom. The Ashur Khana stands today with enamel tiles that have retained their lustre and vibrant colours even after four centuries
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Badshahi Ashurkhana
Welcome to the Badshahi Ashurkhana, a site of immense spiritual and historical significance located near the Musi River in the old city of Hyderabad. Built in 1594 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the founder of Hyderabad,…
Listen in the app2The Masterpiece of Enamel Tile Work
The defining feature of the Badshahi Ashurkhana is undoubtedly its mosaic tile work. As you stand before the inner walls, you are looking at original 16th-century enamel tiles that were crafted using a technique known as 'Haft…
Listen in the app3The Alams and the Ceremonial Hall
The heart of the Ashurkhana is the central hall where the 'Alams' are kept. An Alam is a ceremonial standard, often made of brass, copper, or even gold and silver, which represents the banner carried by Imam Hussain's…
Listen in the app4The Mughal Interlude and Restoration
The history of the Badshahi Ashurkhana is also a story of survival. In 1687, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb conquered Hyderabad and brought an end to the Qutub Shahi dynasty. …
Listen in the app5The Courtyard and Peripheral Structures
The courtyard surrounding the main Ashurkhana hall is an essential part of the complex. Historically, this area would have been used to accommodate the overflow of mourners during major festivals. …
Listen in the app6Religious Tolerance and Cultural Harmony
The Badshahi Ashurkhana is not just a Shia monument; it is a symbol of the cultural harmony that has long existed in Hyderabad. Historically, both Hindus and Muslims have participated in the Muharram ceremonies here. …
Listen in the app7Modern Preservation and the Future
As we walk toward the exit, let us consider the current state of preservation of the Badshahi Ashurkhana. The site is currently managed by the state government and the Waqf board, but maintaining such delicate 16th-century tile…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our visit to the Badshahi Ashurkhana concludes here, in the shadow of the great arches and the shimmering tiles. We have explored a site that is as much a work of art as it is a place of prayer. …
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What is Badshahi Ashurkhana?
Badshahi Ashurkhana 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 | 17.3687, 78.4761 |
| Last updated |
