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Abul Hasan Qutb Shah

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah (1600–1699) was a monarch, politician and patron of the arts.

Also recorded as Tana Shah · Tani Shah · Abul Hasan Tana Shah

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah

Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Abul Hasan Qutb Shah of Golconda ('Tana Shah') (1672-87) listening to music with female companions.

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Born
1600 · Hyderabad.
Died
1699 · Daulatabad.
Occupation
monarch · politician · patron of the arts · poet · military leader
Languages
Persian · Telugu · Urdu

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Archives and collections
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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