Qutb Shahi1518 – 1687 CE19 Monuments
Qutb Shahi Sultanate Heritage of Hyderabad (1518–1687)
The Qutb Shahi kings forged the cultural identity of Hyderabad. Spanning nearly two centuries, their monuments blend Persian sophistication, Pathan stonework, and indigenous Hindu motifs in soaring granite and stucco.
Monuments of the Qutb Shahi Era (19)
Historical Context & FAQs
Who founded Hyderabad and built Charminar?
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the 5th Sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, founded Hyderabad in 1591 and built Charminar as the focal point of his new planned capital.
How many Qutb Shahi monuments are preserved in Hyderabad?
Over 19 major monuments survive today, including the Golconda Fort citadel, Charminar, Mecca Masjid, the Royal Necropolis at Qutb Shahi Tombs, and Taramati Baradari.
What ended the Qutb Shahi dynasty?
The dynasty ended in 1687 after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb conducted an eight-month siege of Golconda Fort, defeating Sultan Abul Hasan Qutb Shah (Tana Shah).