Qutub Shahi Tombs
The Qutub Shahi tombs are a sequence of Islamic tombs that were built by many kings of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. It is located in the Ibrahim Bagh Garden zone in Hyderabad, and it is very close to the Golconda Fort.
The tomb is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The gallery of the small tombs is only one storey, while the large tombs are with floor floors. The centre of each tomb is a coffin, which has a burial vault in a crypt below. The domes are overlaid with green and blue tiles.
As of July 4, 2025, the Telangana High Court has summoned explanations from both the State government of Hyderabad and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture after a Public Interest Litigation accused them of delays and fund mismanagement in conserving the seven-acre Qutub Shahi Tombs site. At the same time, artisans are in the final stretch of restoring Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah’s dome, having laid nearly 200,000 glazed tiles to revive its original Indo–Persian artistry.
Qutub Shahi Tombs Timings
The timings of Qutub Shahi Tombs are from 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM daily, but Friday is a holiday.
The entry fee to Qutb Shahi Tombs is as follows,
- Adults - Rs. 10
- Kids - Rs. 5.
- Still cameras – Rs. 20
- Video cameras - Rs. 100
In the Qutb Shahi period, the tombs were held in great respect. In 1687, the tombs were converted into barracks by the Mughal army, who attacked the area. The grounds were later turned into a living camp.
The tombs fell into full chaos until Salar Jung III ordered the renewal in the 19th century. Then, after that, a garden was built with a compound wall. Thus, the Qutb Shahi tomb was formed, and it became a place of serene beauty.
The architecture of the tomb is a mixture of the Hindu, Persian, and Pathan styles. The towers are in quadrangular shape, and it exhibits an Islamic style. Grey granite is used in the construction of the tombs. Each tomb has well pointed arches which are 9 m to 15m in height. There are seven Tombs, which will differ in size. The tomb of the 5th king of the Qutub Shahi dynasty is the biggest one of all the other tombs, which rises to a height of up to 42 m. The tomb area also has a big museum with antique collections of the Qutb Shahi period.
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Spread over 15 acres and located just 1 km north of Golconda Fort, the complex features seven grand mausoleums, each set on a raised square plinth and topped with an ornate dome.
This 15-acre site lies 1 km from the Golconda Fort and welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Built between 1518 and 1687, its Indo–Persian tombs and adjacent mosques offer a rare look into Golconda’s royal heritage.
All seven Qutub Shahi sultans—from Sultan Quli Qutub Shah (founder in 1518) through Muhammad Qutb Shah (last ruler in 1687)—rest here, making it the only single-site necropolis for an entire dynasty in South Asia.
Admission is ₹10 per adult and ₹5 per child. Photography permits cost ₹20 for still cameras and ₹100 for video equipment.
Serving as the Qutub Shahi capital from 1518 to 1687, Golconda Fort spans 11 km of granite ramparts. It's Bala Hisar pavilion soars 130 m above the plain, offering 360° panoramic views of Hyderabad.
