final decades of their rule, the Qutb Shahi dynasty rulers patronized Shia, Sufi, Sunni Islamic traditions, as well as the Hindu traditions. Prior to their end, Tana Shah advised by Madanna and Akkanna –his Brahmin ministers, began the tradition of sending pearls to the Bhadrachalam Temple of Rama on Rama Navami. Rulers The eight sultans in the dynasty were: Tombs The tombs of the Qutb Shahi sultans lie about one kilometer north of Golkonda's outer wall. These structures are made of beautifully carved stonework, and surrounded by landscaped gardens. They are open to the public and receive many visitors. Family tree See also Hyderabad Deccan Battle of Talikota References Further reading Chopra, R. M., The Rise, Growth And Decline of Indo-Persian Literature, 2012, Iran Culture House, New Delhi. Jawed Vashisht, Ghizal-e Raana (A selection of Quli Qutab Shah's ghazals) Jawed Vashisht, Roop Ras (Romantic poems of Quli Qutab Shah) Jawed Vashisht, Mohammed Quli aur Nabi ka Sadka Jawed Vashisht, Dakhni Darpan External links States and territories established in 1518 States and territories disestablished in 1687 Empires and kingdoms of India Dynasties of India History of Telangana Telugu people Former countries in South Asia de:Golkonda