Qutb Shahis (1518 -1687)
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History
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What to Focus On
- Qutb Shahis were Persian-origin rulers known as Andhra Sultans.
- They ruled from Golconda (1518–1687) and promoted Telugu language and culture.
- Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah founded Hyderabad and built Charminar.
- King had full authority, advised by Majlis-e-Diwandari and 12 Wazirs.
- Administrative divisions: Taraf → Sarkar → Pargana → Village.
- Tahsildar collected land revenue; Mustazirs were tax farmers under Guttapaddhati.
- Agriculture supported by irrigation projects like dams and lakes.
- Machilipatnam was a key port; diamond and iron industries boosted economy.
- Urdu and Telugu literature flourished; poets like Kshetrayya and Vemana were active.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Qutb Shahis were part of the Delhi Sultanate or Mughal Empire.
Hyderabad was the capital from the beginning of the Qutb Shahi rule.
Charminar was built for military or defensive purposes.
Memory Tips
Qutb Shahi Dynasty ruled from 1518 to 1687
Sultan Quli founded the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518
Five Qutb Shahi Kings: Sultan Quli, Jamshid, Ibrahim Quli, Muhammad Quli, Abdullah, Abdul Hasan
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built Hyderabad and Charminar in 1595
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