Badshahi Ashur Khana (built by Mohd. Quli Qutb Shah)
Built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, Badshahi Ashur Khana is not only one of the oldest monuments in Hyderabad and also among the oldest imambaras in India. During the rule of The Second Nizam of Hyderabad (1802 CE) timber colonnades in the facade were added. This building is famous for the enamel tiled mosaics in Persian style which are comparable to those in Lahore and Multan. The building displays a beautiful and intricate style of Islamic Calligraphy and Art. The other structures located in the premises are Naubath Khana, Niyaz Khana, and Abdar Khana.
Badshahi Ashur Khana is located very close to Charminar and is well accessible by road. Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana is well connected to different parts of India by road, rail, and air.
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