Abdullah Qutb Shah

Abdullah Qutb Shah (also transliterated in different ways) was the seventh ruler of the kingdom of Golconda in southern India under the Qutb Shahi dynasty. He ruled from 1626 to 1672.

Abdullah Qutb Shah
Seventh Sultan of Qutb Shahi dynasty
Reign1626–1672
PredecessorSultan Muhammad Qutb Shah
SuccessorAbul Hasan Qutb Shah
Born1614
Died21 April 1672 (aged 57–58)
Issue3 daughters
HouseQutb Shahi dynasty
FatherSultan Muhammad Qutb Shah
MotherHayat Bakshi Begum
ReligionShia Islam

Abdullah, son of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah, was a polyglot, and a lover of poetry and music. He invited to his court and respected Kshetrayya, a famous lyric writer. Kshetrayya is known for his romantic poetry.

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