Breathing life into Hyderabads Qutb Shahi tombs

Property measuring 323 acres and 18 guntas donated by Qutb Shahi dynasty belongs to a dargah situated at Toli Chowki, claims Wakf Board

At a time when the magnificent structures at the Qutb Shahi tomb complex are crumbling, conservationists feel it is illogical to stay the repair work. The authorities should wake up from slumber and sort out the legal tangle so that conservation work is taken ...

When some 400 years ago Qutb Shahi romantic poet king Mohammad Quli dreamt of building a new city about 15 km from his decaying Golconda he discussed his plan with prime minister Mir Momin.

It is one of the most significant medieval necropolises. The grand mausoleum of the city's founder, Mohd Quli Qutb Shah, and the cluster of seven tombs stand out for their elaborate and intricate architecture. All the graceful structures in the ...

The Goshamahal Baradari Building was built in 1682 by Sultan Abdul Hassan, the last King of Qutub Shahi Dynasty. Emperor Aurangazeb coronated his son - Shah Alam in this building when he sent him to complete the conquest of Southern India. For over ...

Today is Tuesday; 24th of the Iranian month of Ordibehesht 1392 solar hijri; corresponding to 3rd of the Islamic month of Rajab 1434 lunar hijri; and May 14, 2013, of the Christian Gregorian Calendar. 1180 lunar years ago, on this day in 254 AH, ...

Hyderabad's calligraphers sleight of hand keeps an ancient art alive, and electronic printers at bay Ramya Sriram Mohammed Abid Khaleel engrossed in work at his shop. Photo: Harsha Vadlamani Opening his bottle of Camlin Waterproof black ink, ...

“Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,” sang Noel Coward. Clearly, he hadn’t heard of us. There we were, out on a hot Hyderabadi day. The sun blazed down in its untrammelled glory, turning the land into a skillet, ...

Mohammad Ali Baig took up theatre to revive his father's legacy and is enjoying every bit of it Text Size In love with history: Mohammad Ali Baig during a performance of the play Quli—Dilon ka Shehzada, with co-actor Noor as Bhagmati. Photo by ...