(The Siasat -26-01-2018)
Once seen as a lookout point for the people entering into the limits of Hyderabad city, the rocks near the famous ‘Tipu’s Lookout’ at Lakdikapul chiseled and ground to dust. No surprise if this spot is overlooked as just another heritage sites losing to encroachers. The lookout was constructed by Tipu Khan Bahadur, one of the Confidant and Equestrian trainer of H.E. Mir Mahboob Ali Pasha the sixth Nizam nearly 150 years ago to keep an eye on any enemy trying enter into the city and also to get a perfect view of city monuments. Tipu’s Lookout was built by Tipu Khan Bahadur nearly 150 years ago as a watchtower for keeping an eye on any enemy trying to spring a surprise on the tented city near Fateh Maidan.
The location lost its importance and the city expanded enveloping everything. Trekkers have also used the rock for climbing and exploring the city for some time.
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(Wajahat Ahmed Khan is the great-grandson of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur. He has been actively vocal about the neglect of Tipu Khan Bridge, Tipu Khan Sarai, Tipu's Dwar and Tipu's LookOut. Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was a legendary Horseman and teacher of Horsemanship to the Nizam VI and Nizam VII. The tradition of Equestrianism continues in Wajahat Ahmed Khan, is involved in Equestrian sports. Wajahat Ahmed Khan is a trustee/ caretaker of Waqf-properties endowed by Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab— including Mosques and other religious properties .
Wajahat Ahmed Khan has publicly appealed for preservation of the heritage institutions built by his ancestor (Sarai, bridge, mosques), emphasising their historical and social value to Hyderabad.)
To know more about Tipu's LookOut, Please write to wafahmss@gmail.com
