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Thursday 22 December 2016

Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana.
The Qutb Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh, close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. They contain the tombs and mosques built by the various kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Qutub Shahi Tombs — These tombs were planned and built by Qutub Shahis. These were renovated by Salar Jung III, Mir Yousuf Ali Khan in the 19th century. Constructed on an elevated platform, these tombs are made up of grey granite. These are dome-structured and have quadrangular shape. Each tomb is surrounded by pointed arches and is of 9–15 meters in height from the platform.

How To Reach 
The Qutub Shahi tombs are centrally located and are only 2 kilometers from the Golconda Fort in the Hyderabad. You can either board a bus from the closest bus depot to you or get down at Golconda Fort Bus Stop. You could hire local transport (auto-rickshaws or private taxis) to reach the Qutub Shahi Tombs.

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