Twin-domes of the Hakims

Alternative Names
Tombs of Nizamuddin Ahmed Gilani and Abdul Jabbar Gilan
Date
1651
Work Parent
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Work Type
tomb
Material/Technique
mortared stone
carved stucco
Style/Period
Qutb Shahi era
Inscription
Script: Thulth in Tughra style

Tombs of the two favorite hakims (physicians) of Sultan Abdullah, Nizamuddin Ahmed Gilani and Abdul Jabbar Gilani.

References

Bilgrami, Landmarks of the Deccan (1927)

  • Exterior: Western facade of the tomb of commander Neknam Khan, view of the twin-domes of the Hakims (physicians) across
  • Twin-domes of the Hakims (physicians) - Exterior western facade
    Exterior western facade
  • Twin-domes of the Hakims (physicians) - Interior mid-point between twin-domes
    Interior mid-point between twin-domes
  • Twin-domes of the Hakims (physicians) - Interior
    Interior
  • Twin-domes of the Hakims (physicians) - Interior
    Interior