Tomb of Mohammad Qutb Shah (ruled 1612-1626) Qutb Shahi Tombs, Golconda

Mohammad Qutb Shah (V), the fifth ruler of the dynasty, was the nephew, successor, and son-in-law of Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah (IV, previous page). Mohammad (V) and his successors built their tombs in an adjacent area, northeast of the earlier tombs (map.)

The south face of Mohammad (V)'s tomb is shown here. Its architectural form is a pyramidal two-storey building, elevated on a platform, and capped by an onion dome and finial. The lower storey is arcaded, with seven arches to a side. The battlemented upper storey presents five blind arches on each side, with minaret-like finials decorating the corners. The base of the dome is petalled like a lotus, suggestive of Hindu influence upon its design.