Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

Who was Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah?

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah was the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golkonda and founded the city of Hyderabad, in South-central India and built its architectural centerpiece, the Charminar. He was an able administrator and his reign is considered one of the high points of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Hyderabad was named after his beloved wife Bhagamati, who was bestowed the title Hyder Mahal by the sultan. He ascended to the throne in 1580 at the age of 15 and ruled for 31 years.