Sunday, May 13, 2012

Qutub Shahi Tombs

Located about a kilometer north from Golconda Fort, near Hyderabad, India the Qutub Shahi tombs represent the most authentic and majestic display of the Qutub Shahi dynasty architectural traditions. The tombs  are dedicated to the seven Qutub Shahi kings who ruled Golconda for nearly 170 years. The style of the tombs are varied, displaying Hindu, Persian, and Pathan forms–Indo-Persian architectures that are influenced by Deccani structural ideas. As a result, a distinct Qutub Shari school of architecture marked by liberal use of minarets, arches, domes, and columns. The tombs differ in size but all are comparable to each other in architectural grandeur and beauty.
Despite continued assault by man and the elements across the centuries, the tombs still maintain their original glory, a testament to the craftsmanship and engineering expertise of the Qutub Shari artisans and builders.
A must see for all those visit Hyderabad, especially the photogs. Whenever I visit the tombs I find them to be captivating for photography and I try different lighting and angles for shooting
 
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah Tomb

          Tomb of Muhammad Qutb Shah -
Ruler VI of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Tomb of Iahbrahim Quli Qutb Shah  -
Ruler IV of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

  
Arches of Hayath Bakshi Begum Tomb
Tomb of Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah -


Ruler II of Qutb Shahi Dynasty