Halal Travel Guide: Golconda Fort — Deccan Muslim City and History (Part 2)
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Summary: Golconda Fort — Deccan Muslim City and History is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear English, beginning with this scene: Next to it is the tomb of Abdullah's daughter, Fadma Khanum, who passed away in 1676. This is also the only tomb in the cemetery built without a dome. The account keeps its focus on Golconda Fort, Deccan History, Muslim Heritage while preserving the names, places, food, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Next to it is the tomb of Abdullah's daughter, Fadma Khanum, who passed away in 1676. This is also the only tomb in the cemetery built without a dome.
Tomb of the Seventh Sultan's Court Physicians: mid-17th century.
Hakim Nizamuddin Gilani and Hakim Abdul Jabbar Gilani were two physicians for the seventh sultan, Abdullah. Being buried in the sultan's cemetery shows they held a very high status at the time. The stucco carvings on the tomb walls are even more intricate than those on the sultan's tomb, featuring various floral and animal patterns.
Bathhouse
The bathhouse (Hamam) in the Qutb Shahi Tombs is a typical Persian/Turkish bath. It was built by order of the fifth sultan, Muhammad Quli, and served as the place where later sultans and royal family members were bathed and prepared for their grand funerals.
Water Tank
The water tank (Baoli) is at the entrance of the cemetery and provides water for the entire site.
Summary: Golconda Fort — Deccan Muslim City and History is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear English, beginning with this scene: Next to it is the tomb of Abdullah's daughter, Fadma Khanum, who passed away in 1676. This is also the only tomb in the cemetery built without a dome. The account keeps its focus on Golconda Fort, Deccan History, Muslim Heritage while preserving the names, places, food, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Next to it is the tomb of Abdullah's daughter, Fadma Khanum, who passed away in 1676. This is also the only tomb in the cemetery built without a dome.
Tomb of the Seventh Sultan's Court Physicians: mid-17th century.
Hakim Nizamuddin Gilani and Hakim Abdul Jabbar Gilani were two physicians for the seventh sultan, Abdullah. Being buried in the sultan's cemetery shows they held a very high status at the time. The stucco carvings on the tomb walls are even more intricate than those on the sultan's tomb, featuring various floral and animal patterns.
Bathhouse
The bathhouse (Hamam) in the Qutb Shahi Tombs is a typical Persian/Turkish bath. It was built by order of the fifth sultan, Muhammad Quli, and served as the place where later sultans and royal family members were bathed and prepared for their grand funerals.
Water Tank
The water tank (Baoli) is at the entrance of the cemetery and provides water for the entire site.
