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The royal cemetery of the Qutub Shahi kings lies about 2 kms. from the Golconda Fort. Landscaped gardens surround these graceful structures and every arch, dome and gallery speak of Qutb Shahi architectural excellence. Amidst beautifully laid out gardens of Ibrahim Bagh there are seven tombs, erected in memory of the departed kings of Golconda called as Qutub Shahi Tombs. They are magnificent monuments of architectural excellence and stand as solemn reminders of the grandeur and glory of Golconda and the great kings who are buried here. The unique feature of this place is nowhere in the world are there so many tombs in one place.
Architecture
These tombs are built in a unique architectural style, which is a mixture of Persian, Pathan and Hindu forms. The material used was grey granite embellished with stucco ornamentation. Each tomb stands on a wide quadrangular terrace approached on all sides by flights of steps. The surrounding arcades and painted arches enhance the beauty of the monuments. The main body of the edifice is broad, rising 9 to 15 mt. above the terrace. Balustrades surround it with beautiful minarets at the corners. These are the tombs of the six Qutub Shahi kings. Note worthy among these is the tomb of the fifth king of the Qutub Shahi dynasty and founder of Hyderabad - Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah. Rising to a height of 42.5 mt. with a large dome and 28 open arches, his tomb is one of the largest and most imposing of monuments.
Additional Information
All the tombs are surrounded by sprawling greenery. Except on Fridays, the Qutub Shahi tombs are open for visitors from 9.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m every day of the week.
