Bhagmati

Bhagamati was a mystic Hindu queen of Muslim sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. Qutb Shah was the fifth sultan of the erstwhile Qutb Shahi Dynasty who ruled over the Golkonda region of South India in the 16th century.[1][2]

For other uses, see Bhagmati (disambiguation).

Wedding procession of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah with Bhagmati.

Early life

Bhagmati was born in Chichlam (around Yakutpura) in a Hindu family.

Death

Bhagmati died in 1611 CE. No tomb was built over her last remains.[3] In contrast, courtesans Taramati and Premamati lie buried at Qutb Shahi Tombs.[1]

References
  1. "For Hyderabadis, Bhagmati is vital part of history - Times of India".
  2. "Hyderabad or Bhagyanagar? The tiff continues". 29 April 2014.
  3. "Bhagmati's tomb? 'No proof to nail it' - Times of India".

Further reading
  • Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah, Volume 216, By Masud Hussain Khan, Publisher: Sāhitya Akademi
  • | The Legend of Bhagmati, Queen of Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah
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