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‘Hyderabad Heritage’ is a wrap-up of the many weeks of Hyderabad Chronicles in this blog and has appeared under the ‘Specials’ category in the May Edition of Smart Photography Magazine.
Hyderabad Heritage
Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, a prince of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, founded the city of Hyderabad in 1590 AD when water shortage forced the royals to move out of the Golconda fort. Bhagyanagar, as the city was earlier called, embraced Islam after Bhagmati, the lady love she is named after, became Hydermahal. The old city is a testament to the architecture of both the Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties. Mosques, Ashurkhanas, Havelis, Palaces, and Tomb complexes find their place around the central monument, the Charminar.
View of The Charminar Chaubara from the eastern road, a monument depicting the Persian image of the cosmos, Chahar Taq, CharminarMarble Projections on the first-floor balcony, CharminarIntricate stucco work on the walls – Khilwat Mubarak, Chowmahalla PalacePosterior view of Khilwat Mubarak, the Durbar hall, Chowmahalla PalaceView of the inner verandah with its ornate pillars – Khilwat, Chowmahalla PalaceThe Durbar Hall with the ceremonial marble platform and nineteen Belgian crystal chandeliers, Chowmahalla Palace Nizam era furniture on display on the first floor of the Durbar Hall, Chowmahalla PalaceCalligraphic roundels in Middle Eastern style blue enamel tile mosaics, with the Asma al-Husna on the walls, Badshahi AshurkhanaIndo-Islamic and Moorish architecture influences in the exterior design, Paigah Tomb complex An ornate mosque, Qutb Shahi Tomb complexHakim’s burial chambers with Commander’s tomb in the background, Qutb Shahi Tomb Complex
From the Deccan , next week ImageWrighter travels across to the West of India, where another royal treasure awaits discovery.
