The Paigah Tombs in Hyderabad, India
are the tombs of the several generations
of the Paigah nobles. The Paigah nobles
were very close to the Nizams and so they
enjoyed a significant social status. They
were given the responsibility of looking
after the security and defense of the
state. Some of the Paigah nobles who have
been laid to rest here are Asman Jah,
Viqar-ul-Umara and Shams-ul-Umara.
Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung founded the
Paigah nobility and was rendering service
to the second Nizam, who ruled between
1760 and 1803. The Nizam bestowed him
with the prestigious title of Shams-ul-Umra,
meaning "the Sun among the masses".
Tegh Jung was buried in 1786 at the foyer
of the complex. An iron plaque at the
entrance of the complex traces the Paigah
lineage and exalts the marble magnificence
of the vault. The Paigahs were also great
patrons of fine arts, literature and sports
and commanded the respect of the rulers
and the ordinary people alike.
The Paigah Tombs are unique specimens
of extraordinary artistry that is ardently
visible in the wonderfully inlaid mosaic
work. Local people claim that the geometrical
patterns and designs of these stunning
tombs are only one of its kind and exclusive
and cannot be found anywhere in the world.
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