Paigah Tombs

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Paigah Tombs: Tomb of Fakhruddin Khan  Son-In-Law of Nizam II
Paigah Tombs: Tomb of Fakhruddin Khan Son-In-Law of Nizam II

Paigah Tombs are the tombs belonging to the nobleman of the Paigah family. They are located in Hyderabad, India, at Pisal banda suburb.

The tombs of several generations of the Paigah nobles include Sir Asman Jah, Sir Vicar-ul-Umra and Shams-ul-Umara.

The tombs are magnificent structures, decorated in stucco work, and represent the Asaf Jahi and Rajasthani style of architecture. The geometrical designs in the Paigah Tombs are unique and are perforated with screens. This style of architecture is unique to the Paigah tombs.

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