Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India

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“Graveyards remind us of the vanity of all human endeavour.”

Ivan Klíma

Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India

The Paigah left an indelible mark on the architecture of Hyderabad. Palaces, mansions, and even graveyards! One of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture with Moorish influences, this unusual synthesis is the final resting place of generations of Paigah nobles. Graves of Asman Jah and Begum Khurshid Jah being the most prominent of all. These graves were inlaid with semi-precious stones.

The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. Marble inlay work and repetitive non-geometric patterns are its unique signature. With four separate graveyard clusters and a mosque within, a loyal caretaker attends to this site.

  • The first edifice as we enter the Paigah Tombs - ImageWrighter
  • The first edifice as we enter the Paigah Tombs - ImageWrighter
The first edifice as we enter the Paigah Tombs
  • The mosque and another cluster of graves within the complex - ImageWrighter
  • The mosque and another cluster of graves within the complex - ImageWrighter
The mosque and another cluster of graves within the complex
  • Exterior facade of the tomb complex showcasing stucco work - ImageWrighter
  • Exterior facade of the tomb complex showcasing stucco work - ImageWrighter
  • Exterior facade of the tomb complex showcasing stucco work - ImageWrighter
Exterior facade of the tomb complex showcasing stucco work
  • The Paigah nobles' final resting place - ImageWrighter
  • The Paigah nobles' final resting place - ImageWrighter
  • The Paigah nobles' final resting place - ImageWrighter
The Paigah nobles’ final resting place
  • The finest latticework on display in the complex - ImageWrighter
  • The finest latticework on display in the complex - ImageWrighter
The finest latticework on display in the complex
  • Geometric patterns and floral designs in stucco work adorn the walls - ImageWrighter
  • Geometric patterns and floral designs in stucco work adorn the walls - ImageWrighter
  • Geometric patterns and floral designs in stucco work adorn the walls - ImageWrighter
  • Geometric patterns and floral designs in stucco work adorn the walls - ImageWrighter
Geometric patterns and floral designs in stucco work adorn the walls
  • Indo-Islamic and Moorish Architecture influences both the interior and the exterior design of the complex - ImageWrighter
  • Indo-Islamic and Moorish Architecture influences both the interior and the exterior design of the complex - ImageWrighter
  • Indo-Islamic and Moorish Architecture influences both the interior and the exterior design of the complex - ImageWrighter
  • Indo-Islamic and Moorish Architecture influences both the interior and the exterior design of the complex - ImageWrighter
Indo-Islamic and Moorish Architecture influences both the interior and the exterior design of the complex

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  • The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. - Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India - ImageWrighter
  • The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. - Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India - ImageWrighter
  • The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. - Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India - ImageWrighter
  • The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. - Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India - ImageWrighter
  • The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. - Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India - ImageWrighter
  • The 18th-century tombs are renowned for their canopies, floral designs, and trellis marble fences. Lattice panels and polished stucco work adorn the walls. - Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad, India - ImageWrighter
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    1. ImageWrighter 13 July 2021 Reply

      Glad you could use some of our heritage for interior design. Thanks!

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