Paigah Tombs

Paigah Tombs

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Paigah Tombs are the tombs belonging to the nobleman of the Paigah family. They are located in Hyderabad, India, at Pisal banda suburb.

This style of architecture is unique to the Paigah tombs.

History

The tombs were constructed in the years late 1700's and early 1800's. The tombs of several generations of the Paigah nobles include Abul Fatah Khan Shums ul Umra I to shums ul Umra v, Sir Asman Jah, Sir Vicar-ul-Umra,Sultan ul Mulk,Lady Vicar ul Umra,Lady Khurshid Jah,Lady Asman Jah,Moin ud Dowla,Zaheer yar Jung and other members of the Paigah Family

Design

The tombs are magnificent structures, decorated in stucco work, and represent the Moghal,Greek,Persian,Asaf Jahi,Rajasthani and Deccani style of architecture. The geometrical designs in the Paigah Tombs are unique and are perforated with screens with great craftsmanship.

Gallery

External links

* [http://paigahtombs.blogspot.com/2006_12_01_archive.html Blog with good pictures and feature]
* [http://7wondersofhyderabad.com/paigah-tombs/paigahtombs.html Feature on Paigah Tombs]


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