Antiquarian Remains in Hyderabad State

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Hyderabad Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 1337 F. (VIII of 1337 F.) the Ilajpramukh is pleased to declare the monuments specified in the Schedule annexed hereto to be prtected monuments within the meaning of the said Act with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. [...] The structure is the hub of the four highways of the town. [...] The large arch across the courtyard immediately to the south of the Dargah and the elegant mosque with Hindu motiffs adjoining the arch are the.works of Afzal Khan the famous Bijapur Minister. [...] Firoz Shah selected the banks of the do Bhima for the site of the town and the fortress. [...] On a gateway of the present fortifications of the town is a Persian inscription giving the name of Auragzeb and the date 1117 A. H. In the town are the palaces of the present Raja of Shorapur which have excellent colections of old historic documents paintings and other valuables.