Golconda Collection

Ceremony for the release of Father Ephraim de Nevers from the prisons of the Inquisition, Goa, c1650
535210 Ceremony for the release of Father Ephraim de Nevers from the prisons of the Inquisition, Goa, c1650; (add.info.: Ceremony for the release of Father Ephraim de Nevers from the prisons of)

The Sultan of Golconda, Quli Qutb Shah, Seated with His Consort
874430 The Sultan of Golconda, Quli Qutb Shah, Seated with His Consort, 1700-25 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 19.05 x9.53 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Tombs of the King of Golconda (engraving)
816423 Tombs of the King of Golconda (engraving) by Purser, William (c.1790-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of the Kings of Golconda, Andhra Pradesh)

Music cover, Golconda Waltz, by Popplewell Royle. Date: late 19th century

The royal necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (engraving)
653814 The royal necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The royal necropolis at Golconda, Hyderabad)

Portrait of Sultan Abu l Hasan of Golconda, Standing, c
874417 Portrait of Sultan Abu l Hasan of Golconda, Standing, c.1675 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 22.1 x14.45 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A prince riding a composite elephant, c. 1590. Creator: Unknown
A prince riding a composite elephant, c. 1590. A prince sits cross-legged in a covered howdah seat secured to the back of a royal elephant with golden rings on its tusks

The conquest of Golkonda by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1687, ca 1760. Artist: Indian Art
The conquest of Golkonda by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1687, ca 1760. From a private collection

A prince riding composite elephant 1590 India
A prince riding a composite elephant, c. 1590. India, Golconda, Deccan, 16th century. Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 28.8 x 18.6 cm (11 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.); painting

Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah 1614-74 Horseback 1635
Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah (1614-74) on Horseback, c. 1635. Southern India, Golconda. Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper, mounted with gold-sprinkled borders;

Archimedes swallovanus, bryozoan
Fossil bryozoan dating from the Carboniferous rocks, Mississippian, Golconda Fm. Marigold, Illinois, U.S.A

India Golconda
The tombs of the kings of Golconda, famous for its diamonds. Date: circa 1835

King Tomb to Golconda, Jan Luyken, Charles Angot, 1689

AURANGZEB (1618-1707). Mughal emperor of India, 1658-1707. The emperor is borne on a palanquin to battle at the fortified city of Golconda, which was captured in 1687

Ceremony for the release of Father Ephraim de Nevers from the prisons of the Inquisition, Goa, c1650. Ephraim de Nevers, a French Capuchin monk, went as a missionary to India in c1645

Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Asia

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"Golconda: A Rich Tapestry of History, Art, and Music" Step into the enchanting world of Golconda, a city steeped in history and adorned with magnificent treasures. From the Sultan of Golconda, Quli Qutb Shah, seated with his consort to the tombs of the King engraved in timeless beauty, each hint reveals a different facet of this captivating place. As you wander through its ancient streets, you may stumble upon the tomb of the Prophet in Medina depicted in Dala il al-Khayrat or be serenaded by the melodious notes of Popplewell Royle's Golconda Waltz. The echoes of music seem to resonate from every corner. Golconda's royal necropolis stands as a testament to its regal past. Engraved images transport us back to witness grand ceremonies like the recent installation of the Nizam of Hyderabad or catch a glimpse of Sultan Abu l Hasan standing tall and proud. The equestrian prowess displayed by Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah on horseback reminds us that power and grace were intertwined during those times. And who could forget witnessing a prince riding atop a composite elephant? These majestic creatures symbolize strength and nobility. Yet amidst all this splendor lies an inevitable truth - change is constant. The conquest by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb serves as a reminder that even mighty empires can fall. Indian Art captures this pivotal moment when Golkonda succumbed to new rulers but remained etched forever in our collective memory. Finally, Thomas Higham's artwork transports us to 1844 where we find ourselves gazing at Tombs of Kings still standing proudly in Andhra Pradesh. They stand as silent witnesses to centuries gone by while Archimedes swallovanus bryozoan showcases nature's intricate beauty alongside human creations.