Qutb Shahi Tombs
కుతుబ్ షాహీ సమాధులు
A dynastic necropolis next to Golconda Fort, where dozens of domed tombs have been restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. They showcase the finest Deccan Islamic architecture.
The tomb complex lies about 1 km north of Golconda Fort, in Ibrahim Bagh. It holds seven sultans of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and members of the royal family. There are about 30 tombs, mosques and stepwells. The architecture blends Persian, Indian and Pashtun styles, with spherical domes over raised platforms and pointed-arch arcades. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture recently completed a large-scale restoration, and the grounds are tidy and pleasant for strolling and photography. Entry costs around 40 rupees for Indian visitors and about 600 rupees for foreigners (confirm on site). The site is usually closed on Fridays. It can be combined with Golconda Fort in a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Closed Fridays; 09:30–18:30
Nearby sights
- Golconda Fort
- Taramati Baradari
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
- Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad
- Durgam Cheruvu & Cable Bridge
- Shilparamam
- Nehru Zoological Park
- Sudha Cars Museum