Paigah Tombs Hyderabad

Location : Santoshnagar, 10 kilometers from Hyderabad city center.
How to reach : Local Transport within Hyderabad city.
Main Attractions : One of its kind architectural wonder, carvings of marble.

The Paigah Tombs in Hyderabad, India are the tombs of the
several generations of the Paigah nobles. The Paigah nobles were very close to
the Nizams and so they enjoyed a significant social status. They were given the
responsibility of looking after the security and defense of the state. Some of
the Paigah nobles who have been laid to rest here are Asman Jah, Viqar-ul-Umara
and Shams-ul-Umara.

Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung founded the Paigah
nobility and was rendering service to the second Nizam, who ruled between 1760
and 1803. The Nizam bestowed him with the prestigious title of Shams-ul-Umra,
meaning "the Sun among the masses". Tegh Jung was buried in 1786 at the foyer of
the complex. An iron plaque at the entrance of the complex traces the Paigah
lineage and exalts the marble magnificence of the vault. The Paigahs were also
great patrons of fine arts, literature and sports and commanded the respect of
the rulers and the ordinary people alike.

The Paigah Tombs are unique
specimens of extraordinary artistry that is ardently visible in the wonderfully
inlaid mosaic work. Local people claim that the geometrical patterns and designs
of these stunning tombs are only one of its kind and exclusive and cannot be
found anywhere in the world.