One of the four pillars of Charminar viewed from the top of Charminar 
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Golconda Forte
This structure is found in Golkonda Fort. It was built in the style of Persian and Turkish bath, was used for the ceremonial bathing of the dead body of the Royal personalities. It has a separate cisterns for hot and cold water!!!
Bangles on display
Bangles on display in Chudi Bazar of Hyderabad. Visiting this place during Ramzan month is an amazing experience.
Ruins of Golkonda Fort
Golkonda Fort consists of buildings constructed by the Qutb Shai kings during different periods. They comprise huge walls, vaulted cellars, mosque, audiance hall etc. These buildings were decorated with floral designs, glazed tiles and cut-plaster decorations which are indicative of architectural excellance of the Qutb Shai style.To day we can only see the ruins of this magnificient fort!
The Mecca Masjid
The Mecca Masjid, the larget of south India is few yards south west of Charminar. It is believed that the construction of this was started by Sultan Mohammad Qutub Shah in 1617 and the work continued during the rein of Abdulla Qutub Shah and Abdul Hasan Tana Shah and was completed in 1694 by mogul emperor Aurangazeb.The main hall of Mecca Masjid is 67 meters long, 54 meters wide and 23 meters high. The roof is supported by 15 arches, 5 on each side of the 3 sides. The colonnades and entrance arches are made of a single slab of granite. It took 8000 masons and labourers and 77 years to complete this structure!
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Tomb of Sultan Quli Qutub Shah
Sultan Quli Qutub Shah is the founder of Qutub Shahi dynasty. He ruled Golkonda from 1518 to 1543 AD. He migrated to the Hyderabad Deccan from Hamadan in Persia and having won the Royal favour, was inducted into the court of Sultan Mahmood Shah bahmani in recognition of his valour and devotion. The title 'Qutbul Mulk' was conferred upon him besides being appointed as the Governor of Telengana
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