Qutb Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad- A place to remember the remembrance
Qutub Shahi Tombs, the grand collection of magnificent Mausoleums. Read this beautiful blog here
Preface:
“Faith whose promise is immortal,
Life, that cannot die.
These, and stronger than the state
Of the kings of fair Golconda,
Of Golconda’s ancient kings.”
If these are the exact words of amusement about the Qutb Shahi Tombs written by Letitia Elizabeth Landon, an English poet who had never seen this magnificent work with her own eyes, but she just wrote by listening to the descriptions. Hence, you can understand how grand the Qutb Shahi Tombs are and what our mental condition was while we witnessed this majestic humbleness. Now this is my little try-out to pen down our experience in this blog. Let’s expect a beautiful trip through this article. Go to the end of the article to see more amazing photos of Qutub Shahi Tombs.
Location & How to reach Qutb Shahi Tombs:
Google map location: Qutb Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana 500104
This is located in the Old City, Hyderabad, near the famous Golkonda Fort. It is better to take public transport or an online Cab service to avoid unnecessary bargaining with local autos.
Hire a Guide at Qutb Shahi Tombs:
The first thing we did after buying the ticket, hired a registered Guide. We found Junaid, a gem himself. He was soft-spoken and answered all our queries patiently. We had a nice journey in history with the help of him. So, one should must hire a guide to understand the stories of Qutb Shahi Tombs. Guides will be available at the entrance beside ticket counters.
Descriptions of Qutb Shahi Tombs:
Excuse my impudence, as it is not my cup of tea to describe properly this collection of grand mausoleums. After I entered through the entrance, my feet stuck as soon I turn my head, there was a big mausoleums jsdt beside which was hidden behind trees. Later I came to know that this one was the youngest, the tomb of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah (1626-1672).
Qutb Shahi Tombs is situated inside of Ibrahim Bagh. Although, you can find every bit of history on the internet, but let me tell about this marvel in short. This is the largest dynastic necropolis in India built in 16th and 17th century by Qutb Shahi dynasty. The tombs depicts works of Persian and Indian genres of architecture.
There are eight main tombs, seven for the first seven Sultans and the tomb of Hayat Bakshi Begum also known as Maa Saheba, along with tombs for Royal physicians, royal courtesans and commander-in -chief. Each main tombs had its own mosque. There is a enormous mortuary bath for the ritual bathing. Six historic stepwells(baolis) are in there to supply necessary water. These stepwells are so big, that they had used Elephants to pull water from the baolis or transport the stones to make them. The grandest of all the tombs, was of the fifth Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah who is the founder/builder of Hyderabad and the famous monument Charminar.
Every tomb is different from other, you can even notice a two storied tomb of Sultan Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah. The whole area is of 106 acre, and a beautiful garden, amidst which the mausoleums were standing silently with grandeur. This is a perfect place for weekend outing with families and for couples. We spend sufficient time to observe the architecture closely, no one disturbed. This place spreads a positive vibe that will stay with even after returning to your place.
Important points to remember at Qutb Shahi Tombs:
- There are tickets for individuals and cameras. Different rates are applied for Indian and foreign tourists. Here, I attached a photo of the rate list, which would help you to understand.
- Do hire a guide.
- There is no restriction for bringing outside food, but do carry the wrappers in your bag and dispose at right place.
- Do carry umbrella and water, the park is huge and you would be upset if you left any sight because of tiredness.
- Don’t play loud sounds, that will ruin the serenity.
- There are several flowers plants inside the garden, click as much photo as you want. Don’t pluck the flowers or litter the place.
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