Badshahi Ashurkhana
| Badshahi Ashurkhana | |
|---|---|
| Native name Ashurkhana | |
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| Location | Hyderabad, India |
| Built | 1594 |
Badshahi Ashurkhana (Urdu: بادشاہی عاشور خانہ) is a Shia Muslim mourning place, near Charminar in Hyderabad, India. It was constructed in memory of martyrdom of Imam Hussain, and is used during the mourning period of Moharram.[1][2][3]
It is now classified as a heritage site and is looked after by the ancestral hereditary Mutawalli Mujawer Mir Nawazish Ali Moosvi 11 generations custodian along with state Department of Archaeology and Museums.[4]
History
It was built by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1594, three years after building the Charminar.[citation needed] The brilliantly coloured tile-mosaic decoration was completed under Abdullah Qutb Shah in 1611; whereas the wooden colonnades, outer halls, as well as the entry gate were added by Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II in 1764.[5]
The Monument
Ashurkhana include sites like the Niyaz Khana (offering place), Naqaar Khana (drums place), Sarai Khana's (rest taking place for devotees) Abdar Khana (drinking water place), Langar Khana (food serving place), Makan-e-Mujawer (Mujawer Residence), Daftar-e-Mujawer (Mujawer office), Alawa Chabutra, and Guardroom.[6] The Ashur Khana stands today with enamel tiles that have retained their lustre and vibrant colours even after four centuries. The intricate design in hexagons is exquisite.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "INTACH awards presented". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "Rediscovering the heritage of the city". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Bilgrami, Syed Ali Asgar (1992). Landmarks of the Deccan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Archaeological Remains of the City and Suburbs of Hyderabad. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120605435.
- ^ "Logo for state archaeology after 90 years". Times of India. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "Heritage Walk in Hyderabad – Badshahi Ashurkhana".
- ^ "Remove encroachments at Ashoor Khana: HC". Times of India. Retrieved 9 February 2012.