Quli Qutb Shahi tombs to have an interpretation centre

It will give visitors an understanding of the complex and place it in its historical context

As visitors enter the Qutb Shahi tombs complex, they are informed that the unfinished tomb on the left is that of last ruler of the dynasty Abul Hasan Tana Shah. Once inside, guides inform them about the massive dome on the right as that of Hayat Bakshi Begum who was known as Ma Saheba and the area of Masab Tank is named after her. Then there are countless tales and conjectures about the medieval necropolis at the foothills of Golconda Fort. This is set to change as the Telangana government is developing an Interpretation Centre that will be first landing spot for visitors to the tombs and the Golconda Fort. For the record, neither the unfinished tomb, that of Abul Hasan nor the Masab Tank area gets the name from Hayat Bakshi Begum. “The interpretation centre will be of immense importance as it will give an understanding of the complex and place it in its historical context. School children, who visit the site would find it very useful as children are very inquisitive,” said well-known historian Sajjad Shahid, noting how most monuments in the world and in India have an interpretation centre to help viewers make sense.