Hyderabad Heritage – Ramaa Naik shares some images depicting the glory of Qutb Shahi Dynasty
Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, a prince of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, founded the city of Hyderabad in 1590 AD when water shortage forced the royals to move out of the Golconda fort. Bhagyanagar, as the city was earlier called, embraced Islam after Bhagmati, the lady love she is named after, became Hydermahal. The old city is a testament to the architecture of both the Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties. Mosques, Ashurkhanas, Havelis, Palaces, and Tomb
An education management professional with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, photography and travel blogging emerged as a recent hobby in Rama’s life. She writes on history and heritage on ImageWrighter, her nine month old blog. Her love for travelling, especially road trips, makes her discover hidden destinations.