Walk Through History At Hyderabad’s Qutub Shahi Tombs

In Hyderabad, nestled in the tranquility of Ibrahim Bagh, only a few furlongs from the iconic Golconda Fort, are the magnificent Qutb Shahi Tombs. These tombs are the living testament to the grandeur of the Qutb Shahi dynasty that ruled the Deccan from 1518 to 1687. The sprawling necropolis, encompassing over 100 monuments, acts as a window into the architectural prowess, respect for the dead, and the cultural portmanteau of Persian, Indian and Deccani styles that this period witnessed. The whole sanctuary is recognised for its historical significance and was added to the UNESCO's Tentative List in 2014 under the "Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate." Today, we take a brief stroll in this relic of the past and the dead, and find out all that is of interest to a traveller steeped in history, heritage and Hyderabad.