DECCAN PROVINCIAL STYLE

Submitted byNITHA K J

INFLUENCES IN THIS STYLES COMING FROM TWO SOURCES

• DELHI STYLE: Due to the forced migration of Muhammed

Tughlaqian Delhi style were brought to south.

• PERSIAN STYLE: Due to the migration of Persians South

India via sea.

Deccan style can be divided into 3 main phases:

• Gulbarga Phase (Bahmani Dynasty) : Laying the foundations of the style.

• Bidar Phase (Bahmani & Barid Dynasties) : After moving the capital of the Deccan sultanate from Gulbarga to Bidar, the style developed under the Bahmani and later the Barid dynasties.

• Golconda Phase (Qutb Shahi Dynasty) : The capital of the Deccan sultanate finally moved to the southern city of Golconda, the stronghold of the ruling Qutb Shahi dynasty.

CHARMINAR, HYDERABAD

LOCATION

• Located in the city of Hyderabad, capital of the state of Telegana, Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Charminar are the landmarks that symbolize the Qutb Shahi Dynasty.

• The Charminar (Four Minarets) is striking monument set in the heart of Hyderabad. • Charminar stands at the

crossing of two arterial axes in the old city of Hyderabad and forms the symbolic fulcrum of the city, with its four gateways oriented towards the cardinal directions.

GEOGRAPHY

• The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi and has grown over centuries on the both banks of the river. Now known as the historic "Old City", home to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river.• Hyderabad is located in central Telangana and is

spread over an area of 260 km2. The city lies in the Deccan Plateau and rises to an average height of 536 m above the sea level. The city lies at 17.366° N latitude and 78.476° E longitude.

HISTORY

• Sultan Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty built Charminar in 1591 AD.• He built this famous

structure to commemorate the elimination of plague epidemic from the city.

• The monument was intended to serve as a Mosque and Madrasa. • The prime minister of Qutb Shah played a leading role

to prepare the layout plan for the Charminar along with the new capital city (Hyderabad)• The additional eminent architects from Persia were

also invited to develop the city plan. • The structure is of Indo-Islamic architecture style,

incorporating Persian architectural elements in the structure.

PLAN OF CHARMINAR

MINARETWINDING STAIRCASE

ARCHES ABLUTION TANK

MATERIALS

• Granite, • Limestone, • Mortar and • Powdered marble.

MAIN FEATURE• Charminar got its name from

its 4 minarets.• Charminar is a combination of

the Urdu words char and minar meaning 4 towers .• The area surrounding

Charminar is also known by same name. • The four minarets of

Charminar are supposed to represent the first four (Caliphs) Khalifas of Islam.

 

FEATURES

• Built in Tajaya style.• It is based on a square

plan measuring 30m side length with four minars soaring high in the sky to a height of 57 m. • Large decorated dome at

the top with beautiful petal motifs at the base. • It would take 149 winding

steps to reach the upper floor.

PERFORATED BALUSTRADES

DOME

RICHLY EMBELLISHED CORNICES

3 STORIEYS

SMALL ARCHES

SMALL ARCADEDTRIFORIUM

OGEE ARCHESON 4 SIDES

• The monument’s gallery includes 45 closed prayer spaces and a large open space to accommodate more people for the Friday prayers. • It has a water container at

the centre serves to cleanse oneself before offering the prayers.• Each arch of the

Charminar has a clock, which was set up in 1889.

ARCHES IN CHARMINAR

• This square structure stands 20 meters high and has four beautiful arches facing four streets.

• There are four arch ways of 11 m span one on each side with three storeys one above the other diminishing in sizes.

• The first storey contains small-arcaded triforium, the second one has small arches while the top one has perforated balustrades on all its sides.

DETAILINGS

 

CALLIGRAPHY

TOMBS OF GOLCONDA

• There are 7 tombs of Golconda.• It is also known as Qutb Shahi Tombs.• Tomb of the Qutb Shahis Sultans lie about 1 km

north of Golconda's outer wall.• The features of the 7 tombs are similar.

Rulers of Golconda Sultanate

• Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk (1512–1543)[6]• Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah (1543–1550)• Subhan Quli Qutb Shah (1550)• Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah (1550–1580)• Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1580–1612)• Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah (1612–1626)• Abdullah Qutb Shah (1626–1672)• Abul Hasan Qutb Shah (1672–1689)

7 TOMBS OF GOLCONDA

Tomb of Sultan Quli Qutb ul MulkRuler I of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Tomb of Jamsheed Quli Qutb ShahRuler II of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Tomb of Subhan Quli Qutb Shah on the same platform of Sultan Quli Qutb ul Mulk TombRuler III of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Tomb of Ibrahim Quli Qutb ShahRuler IV of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Tomb of Muhammad Quli Qutb ShahRuler V of Qutb Shahi Dynasty and Founder of Hyderabad City.

Tomb of Muhammad Qutb ShahRuler VI of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Tomb of Abdullah Qutb ShahRuler VII of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Features:-

• Onion domes

• The tombs form a large cluster and stand on a raised platform.

• The tombs are domed structures built on a square base surrounded by pointed arches, a distinctive style that blends Persian, Pashtun and Hindu forms.

• The tombs are structures with intricately carved stonework and are surrounded by landscaped gardens.

• The tombs were once furnished with carpets, chandeliers and velvet canopies on silver poles.

• Copies of the Quran were kept on pedestals and readers recited verses from the holy book at regular intervals.

• Spires were fitted over the tombs of the sultans to distinguish their tombs from those of other members of the royal family.

• Archways of tomb

Distant shot of all the Qutb Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad