QUTB SHAHI HERITAGE PARK
06. Muhammad Qutb
Shah’s Mausoleum
The sixth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah ruled from 1611 to 1625 CE. He was the nephew and son-in-law of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah having married his daughter Hayat Bakshi Begum. Muhammad Qutb Shah’s mausoleum has suffered from inappropriate alterations, neglect, and vandalism throughout the 20th century. This has aggravated the decay and led to a loss of ornamental stucco medallions and moulding bands. Conservation works being undertaken here aims to revive the original architectural integrity of the monument, which has been lost, and enhance the architectural significance of the monument. Traditional tools and techniques are being used by craftsmen to restore the lost grandeur of this important monument.
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