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These stately domes form an umbrella over the tombs underneath
which rest the majestic kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in peace,
thence the name. Located quite close to and in the vicinity of the
Golconda Fort, these tombs were ornamented with blue and green
tiles of which only a few can be seen now. The rooms inside the
smaller tombs are basically single-storied while the larger ones
have two-storied structures. The tombs are a blend of large domes, minarets, terraces, arches, etc. Beautifully spread out carpet grass in the gardens around the different tombs welcomes the visitors. The hakims (royal physicians), the imams (religious leaders) and the favorite eunuchs of the royal household, apart from the rulers, were buried here. A crescent shaped structure atop the entrances of the tombs housing the burials of the royal kings marks the striking difference immediately. The tombs, which have been silent spectators to the many developments in Hyderabad over four centuries, are open to visitors on all days except Fridays.
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