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Malakpet 17th-Century Hero Stone & Pillar

Also known as: Malakpet Hero Stone, Shiva Pillar Old Malakpet

Built
c. 1660
Status
Unprotected
Access
open
Area
Old Malakpet

A 17th-century inscribed warrior hero stone (Veeragallu) and sculpted Shiva pillar standing quietly in Old Malakpet.

History & Story

This historic stone pillar and hero stone marks the burial and memorial site of a 17th-century warrior who fell defending the eastern trade gates of Hyderabad during late Qutb Shahi military skirmishes.

Location & Getting There

Area / Locality: Old Malakpet
Coordinates: 17.38201° N, 78.50093° E
Access: open
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Sources & Further Reading

Karthik Vatsavayi — (Lesser Known) Historic Sites of Hyderabad ↗