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)

  • 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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