Abdullah Qutb Shah
17th Century CE
TSM Accession: P-1748
Pleach No: PIF/00DMP28
Title: Abdullah Qutb Shah
Style: Golconda School – Deccani Miniature
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 30 x 24 cms
Period: 17th century CE
Rights: Telangana State Museum, Hyderabad
Documented by: Pleach India Foundation, Hyderabad
This Golconda School miniature presents an aging Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah (1626-1672 CE) in a regal three-quarter view, showcasing his court’s opulence and artistic sophistication.
The portrait highlights the Sultan’s wealth through contrasting colors. He’s depicted in a golden, floral-patterned robe, holding a sword and kerchief—both symbols of royalty. He stands at the center of the folio against a background featuring a sky, green fields, and a flower garden. There is visible damage in the corners of the painting.
