Qutb Shahi Tombs
Telangana · India
Qutub Shahi Tombs were erected in the memory of the old kings of Golconda. The arch, columns, dome minarets, and galleries look exquisite and are surrounded by gardens called Ibrahim Bagh. As per legend, these tombs were revered during the rule of the Qutub Shahi Kings and even criminals taking refuge here were pardoned.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Qutb Shahi Tombs
Welcome to the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, a sprawling 106-acre necropolis that serves as the final resting place for the rulers of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Located just one kilometer from the formidable Golconda Fort, this serene…
Listen in the app2The Founder’s Final Rest — Tomb of Sultan Quli
We begin at the most historically significant, yet architecturally modest, structure in the complex: the tomb of Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk. Known as 'Bade Malik' or the Great Master, he was the founder of the dynasty. …
Listen in the app3Hydraulic Heritage — The Badi Baoli
As we move through the park, we encounter one of its most vital functional features: the Badi Baoli, or the Great Step-well. In the arid landscape of the Deccan, water was life, and the Qutb Shahis were masters of water…
Listen in the app4The Matriarch’s Monument — Hayat Bakshi Begum
Perhaps the most influential woman in the history of the dynasty was Hayat Bakshi Begum, and her tomb is as grand as those of the kings. She was the daughter of the fourth Sultan (the founder of Hyderabad), the wife of the fifth…
Listen in the app5Ritual and Purity — The Hammam
Before a royal body could be committed to the earth, it had to undergo a specific ritual of cleansing. For this purpose, the Qutb Shahis built a dedicated Hammam, or mortuary bath, which you can see here. …
Listen in the app6The Architect of Hyderabad — Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
We now come to the most majestic tomb in the entire park: that of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth Sultan. He was the most famous of the rulers, the man who founded the city of Hyderabad and built the iconic Charminar. …
Listen in the app7The Unfinished Legacy — Abul Hasan Tana Shah
As we conclude our tour, we come to a tomb that tells the story of the dynasty’s end: the unfinished tomb of Abul Hasan Tana Shah, the seventh and final Sultan. According to tradition, the Sultans of Golconda began building their…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you exit the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, take a moment to look back at the silhouette of the domes against the Hyderabad sky. This necropolis is more than just a graveyard; it is a museum of architectural evolution and a…
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What is Qutb Shahi Tombs?
Qutb Shahi 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 | 17.3875, 78.3999 |
| Last updated |
