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 is this enclosure which is now known as Paigah tombs. The Paigah nobles were very close to the Nizams and very powerful and influential, taking care of the security and defence of the state.
The tombs are a series of mausoleums built for Paigahs and immediate members of their families. These structures are specimens of remarkable artistry showing itself off in exquisite inlaid msaic work. Local people claim that the geometrical patterns of the sculptural features of these tombs are unique and not found anywhere in the world.
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7 responses
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Nelson Campbell gave props (11 Apr 2008):
Thank you...
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (12 Apr 2008):
I like the way the soft lighting and composition contrast with the strong architecture. Nice one
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Photography Seven said (12 Apr 2008):
excellent composition posing and light
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Bronwyn-Leigh Bothma gave props (13 Jun 2008):
Great shot! Fascinating architecture with all the patterns & textures.
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Christina Fung gave props (18 Dec 2008):
wow! great composition
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Suhail Naz said (26 Dec 2008):
I love this one.
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abel gave props (20 Sep 2009):
Great shot. Voted
