Tomb of Fatima Sultana

Alternative Names
Tomb of Fatima Sultan
Tomb for sister of Muhammed Qutb Shah
Date
ca. 1665
Work Type
tomb
Material/Technique
mortared stone
carved stucco
Style/Period
Qutb Shahi era

Fatima Sultana was the sister of Muhammad Qutb Shah. The tomb contains several graves within, of which only two bear inscriptions: one which belongs to Fatima Sultana and the other without a name.

Inscription

Translation: "Her Highness of Mary's position and Khadija's station, next in rank to Zahra, Fatima Sultan daughter of Sultan Muhammad Amin."

References

Bilgrami, Landmarks of the Deccan (1927)

See Also
Related Fieldwork Collection
Tombs of the Qutb Shahi Kings
  • Exterior: Western facade ot the tomb of Fatima Sultana, view of the tomb of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah across
  • Tomb of Fatima Sultana - Exterior: Southern facade (southern tomb entrance)
    Exterior: Southern facade (southern tomb entrance)
  • Tomb of Fatima Sultana - Interior
    Interior: view of the graves within
  • Tomb of Fatima Sultana - Exterior: Eastern facade (eastern tomb entrance)
    Exterior: Eastern facade (eastern tomb entrance), view of the unfinished tomb of Abul Hasan Tana Shah outside the walls
  • Exterior: Northern facade of the tomb of Fatima Sultana, view of the tomb of Hyath Bakshi Begum opposite
  • Tomb of Fatima Sultana - Exterior: Western facade with qibla
    Exterior: Western facade with qibla
  • Tomb of Fatima Sultana - Exterior: Qibla
    Exterior: Qibla
  • Tomb of Mohammed Qutb Shah - Exterior: Eastern facade
    Exterior: Eastern facade of the tomb of Muhammad Qutb Shah, the tomb of Fatima Sultana across
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