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Welcome to Paigah Tombs
 

The Paigah tombs, though a recent discovery, date back to the late eighteenth century and embody unparalleled grace and elegance in marble. Though these stunning tombs are strewn over 30-40 acres, tombs of the Paigahas who had married daughters of the Nizams and their spouses are confined to a two-acre site.
It was Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung who founded the Paigah nobility and rendered service to the second Nizam (1760 and 1803). The Nizam conferred on him the title of Shams-ul-umra, meaning the sun among the masses.
 
   
 
egh Jung was buried in 1786 at the entrance of the complex, now known as Paiga tombs. An iron plaque at the entrance of the complex traces the Paigah lineage and eulogises the marble magnificence of the mausoleums. The Paigahs were also great patrons of arts, literature and sports and commanded the respect of the rulers and the people.
 
Paigah Tombs Tourist Attractions
 
aigah tombs in Hyderabad are located at Santoshnagar, 10 kilometers from the city center. The tomb is a wonderful piece of architecture. It has got marvelous carvings of marble.

The Paigah tombs of Hyderabad are basically the tombs of the Paigah noble family and are constructed according to the generations. The Paigah noble family enjoyed a close intimacy with the the Nizams. They thereby used to have a conspicuous position in the society. They were entrusted with the responsibility of vigilance, security as well as of the defense of the state. Among the Paigah nobles the notable ones whose tombs have been constructed here are:
  • Asman Jah
  • Viqar-ul-Umara and
  • Shams-ul-Umara

    Paigah tombs of Hyderabad will take you to the old days when Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung established the Paigah nobility. He used to render service to the second Nizam, who was on the throne between 1760 and 1803. The Nizam honored him with the title of Shams-ul-Umra, that is "the Sun among the masses" which was of great prestige.

    Tegh Jung was buried in 1786 at the complex of the Paigah tombs . You will find an iron plaque at the main entry point of the complex which reveals the Paigah heritage.

    The Paigahs, apart from being efficient administrators were nevertheless great patrons of fine arts, literature and sports. The other contemporary rulers as well as the ordinary people had a tremendous love and respect for the Paigahs.

    The Paigah tombs at Hyderabad are wonderful pieces of extraordinary craftsmanship that is evident from the beautifully laid mosaic works. The people over here takes pride that the geometrical patterns followed in the designing of these exquisite tombs are unique and not seen anywhere else in the world.

    You can reach the Paigah tombs simply by the local transport within the Hyderabad city.