Hyderabad sources have stated that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani yesterday visited the historic Qutub Shahi tombs. According to sources Rouhani, who is on a three day visit to the country, had arrived here on Thursday. Sources have stated that he visited the tombs along with other Iranian ministers and senior officials accompanying him, amid tight security.
Meanwhile the visiting dignitary went around the complex, housing mausoleums of rulers of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty (1518-1687), who had Iranian lineage. Accordingly the officials of the Telangana government briefed Rouhani about the necropolis, which has 72 mausoleums, many of them built in Persian architectural style. Moreover he was also briefed about the restoration project taken up by Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Rouhani also visited the historic Makkah Masjid and offered Friday prayers and addressed the gathering.
Previously the Iranian President on Thursday night addressed Muslim
leaders and scholars. He said Iran was keen to strengthen relations with India
in all areas of mutual interest. Hyderabad has historic cultural links with
Iran. According to sources the city, founded by Quli Qutub Shah, was designed
on the lines of Iranian city Isfahan. Mir Momin Astrabadi, who had migrated
from Iran, had prepared the design of Charminar and Hyderabad.
