Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was a High Ranking Elite Mansabdar, Nobleman and an advisor to the Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah VI, Nizam of Hyderabad-Deccan, the Ruler of the Kingdom. He was a Legendary Horseman, also known for his philanthropic work and his contributions to the development of Hyderabad. He built several Monuments, public buildings, including mosques, schools, and bridges. This Blog Editor is his great grandson Wajahat Ahmed Khan, also a Horseman.(wafahmss@gmail.com)

Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur (Part-1) (YouTube)

Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur (Part-1)

28 December 2010

(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pzhL50mHSno)

Documentary on Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur –

Produced by his Great Grand son Wajahat Ahmed Khan,

Directed by Rasheed Khan Azad (Senior Journalist),

Edited by Ahmed Husain zubair (Great grand son).

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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.)

Tipu's Outlook may be history (Times of India 07-09-2008)

THE TIMES OF INDIA

7 Sep, 2008

Tipu's Outlook may be history

7 Sep, 2008 0335hrs IST TNN

HYDERABAD: A prominent landmark of the city, Tipu's Outlook, located in the now demolished Sant Nirankari Bhavan near Lakdi-ka-pul will disappear soon if the government does not come forward to protect it immediately.

With the reconstruction of the bhavan underway there is every possibility that the monument, which is more than 100 years old and listed in Claude Campbell's famous book, 'Glimpses of The Nizam's Dominions' (published in 1898), could be destroyed, conservation activist Sajjad Shahed said.

Heritage Conservation Committee member Shushil Kumar has taken up the matter with HCC. "I have received a note from Sajjad which I have forwarded to the HCC with the request to declare it a heritage monument soon," he said.

According to Shahed, Tipu in this case could be Tipu Khan, the noble of the Nizams, who constructed a bridge near Golconda. However, the style of architecture of the Tipu's Outlook, however, resembles those of Qutb Shahi times. There is a stone staircase constructed on three ascending arches that lead up to an enclosure on a hillock with a commanding view of the city towards Khairtabad side.

It could have been an observation tower that was in use during the siege of Golconda by the Mughal army, he opined.

The structure later became part of the house of Liyaqat Jung whose son Brigadier Taufique worked for the Nizam's army and served as chief of his guard after the merger of Hyderabad State with the Indian Union.

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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 - Please write to wafahmss@gmail.com)

Historical ‘Tipu Khan’s Lookout ‘Reality’ (hydnews.net 27-03-2019)

Historical ‘Tipu Khan’s Lookout ‘Reality’ Near Lakdikapul Area May Fade Away Into ‘History’ Of Hyderabad

- By Ahssanuddin Haseeb, 27 Mrach 2019

(https://hydnews.net/2019/03/historical-tipu-khans-lookout-reality-near-lakdikapul-area-may-fade-away-into-history-of-hyderabad/)

This 150-year-old rocky structure is likely to be pulled down soon as the construction for a cinema complex is going on the site near Lakdi-ka-Pul in Hyderabad. It is neither stunning nor does it stand out of the landscape. But for millions of commuters of MMTS and vehicle-owners using the Lakdi-ka-Pul road it is an unmissable landmark.

The raise on a hill, with higgledy-piggledy arranged rocks, and on it, perched like a flagpole is the structure built of stones which is called Tipu’s Lookout.

A few days ago, when some trekkers climbed up the hillock from Lakdi-ka-Pul MMTS station they were in for a shock as the quaint structure bore numbers in red with a construction work going on apace on the other side.

“They are making a cinema complex according to the workers there. They cut off all vegetation and all of the small rocks broken into pieces. The larger ones have been marked with numbers,” says Harsha D. who went with his friends to check out the latest development.

Even the largest rock has number 42 circled in red.This is not the first time the structure has been under threat. It is surrounded by a hospital, and office of a religious organisation and a petrol filling station.

But, now with the appearance of fresh numbers, the fate of the rocky structure appears sealed.

“It was not a protected site. In any case, after the removal of Regulation 13 of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority Zoning Regulations, 1981, there is no protection for any heritage site,” says Frauke Quader of Society to Save Rocks.

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.

“Because it was a public structure, the name has remained but after the city became big and its topography changed, the lookout tower became redundant and was abandoned. But that doesn’t mean it should be pulled down. It is part of Hyderabad history,” says Wajahat Ahmed Khan, the great grandson of Tipu Khan, sitting inside his house in Vidyanagar.

Though the name Tipu Khan is virtually unknown despite his philanthropy in constructing the Tipu Khan Serai, Tipu Khan Bridge and half-a-dozen masjids scattered across the city, he is a familiar face in old Hyderabad albums with the photograph of Nizam VI Mahbub Ali Khan.

Standing in one corner is the big beefy man with walrus moustache with riding boots with a proud look on his face.

Tipu Khan’s fate is inexorably linked to that of his Mahbub Ali Khan Nizam VI.

An aide who was a constant companion to the Nizam, his fate turned when his master died suddenly at the Falaknuma Palace. The courtiers and aides got divided into two camps.

While one camp with Tipu Khan and other nobles backed Salabat Jah, the other camp backed Osman Jah. In the power struggle that ensued, Osman Jah camp up on top with the result that all backers of Salabat Jah faced trouble.

“My great grandfather backed Salabat Jah and that is the reason the moment Osman Jah became Nizam he confiscated property of many nobles who backed Salabat Jah including my great grandfather’s. It required a commission under Rai Murlidhar to certify that all the property of Tipu Khan was self-acquired and only then much of the property was handed over.

Though he had built Tipu Khan Serai it became popular as Nampally Serai.

Now, with the imminent erasure of Tipu’s Lookout, one more landmark created by one of the Hyderabad’s benefactor is set to become history

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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.)

Tippu Khan Bridge... (Wikimapia)

Tippu Khan Bridge

https://wikimapia.org/717841/Tippu-Khan-bridge

Tippu Khan Bridge was built by Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur, a high ranking official, adviser and taught Horse Riding to H.E.H The Nizam VI Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur. This Bridge was built in the year 1910 A.D by his own income for the purpose of public use. Its high time the Government of A.P protect it, declare it heritage property, install proper illummination and unveil his name plate on the bridge and recognise this great personality. --- To know more please write to Wajahat Ahmed Khan (Great Grandson of Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur Sahab -wafahmss@gmail.com).

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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 - Please write to wafahmss@gmail.com)

100th Barsi (Death Anniversary) of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur

Wajahat Ahmed Khan and family members praying at the Mazaar-e-Mubarak of Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab

Wajahat Ahmed Khan personally cleaning the grave of Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab

Wajahat Ahmed Khan with the family members attending the 100th Barsi at the Dargah Hazrath Agha Dawood Sahab Qibla (RA)

The grave of Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab

Meeting with Moulana Shah Agha Mohammad Qasim Sahab Qibla Abu Al-Alai

{Sajjada Nasheen Dargah Hazrat Aga Dawood Sahab Qibla (r.a.)}

Prayers at the Mazaar of Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab

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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 - Please write to wafahmss@gmail.com)

Old bridges put civic authorities to shame......(The Indian Express, 24-08-2013)

Old bridges put civic authorities to shame

(The Indian Express, 24 August 2013 - by The Express News service)

https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2013/aug/24/Old-bridges-put-civic-authorities-to-shame-509722.html

A 90-yr-old bridge at Bapughat has no potholes while a new bridge constructed about seven years ago, adjacent to it, has now become a cause of concern for the residents and passersby.

At a time when most of the roads in the city are in dire need of repair, a 90-odd year old bridge, thought to be in a precarious condition, proves that old is indeed gold and exposes the civic authorities’ claims of “modern and quality” works.

The bridge in question is the Tipu Khan bridge, half-a-km from Bapughat, Langer Houz, that connects the Hydershah Kotla village and Aarmaisamma temple. A new bridge constructed about seven years ago, adjacent to it, has now become a cause of concern for the residents and passersby!

“The old bridge still remains rock solid and without any potholes, whereas, pedestrians can experience vibrations and tremors while walking on the new one when vehicles pass,” said Subhash Reddy, a city-based activist, adding that potholes on the new bridge are as worse as craters, and iron rods jut outside.

“The potholes on the new bridge are 3 ft long and 2 ft wide with a depth of 4 inches, while the old bridge has no potholes at all!” he added. GHMC deputy commissioner of Circle 8, AV Ramani was unavailable for a comment. The bridge was built by Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur, a high ranking official with the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur.

Md Safiullah, a city-based historian, said it was quite common to find new bridges adjacent to old bridges in the city. “But the problem is lack of practical thinking in design and efficiency in engineering. For example, the Afzalgunj bridge built in early 1900s is still very good compared to the new bridge built about a decade ago. Similarly, the new bridge adjacent to the old Chaderghat bridge is so low that it almost touches the river water and will not stand a flood-like situation in the future,” he said.

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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.)

Vantage point all set to be history......(The Hindu, 09-01-2018)

Vantage point all set to be history

(The Hindu, 09 January 2018 - by Serish Nanisetti)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/vantage-point-all-set-to-be-history/article22406832.ece/amp/

The last of the rocks of Tipu’s Lookout at Lakdikapul is being blasted, chiselled and ground to dust. “We are levelling the area first. The owner of the plot is planning an apartment complex here,” said a supervisor at the site pointing to the small rock structure on top. As workers use pneumatic drills and earth movers, one of the most iconic rock formations in the heart of the city is virtually unrecognisable. “The small rock and cement structure on the top will not be touched,” says the supervisor reassuringly.

“We are constantly hearing the sound of drilling and the area has become dusty due to this. Many customers waiting for refuelling would ask us about the structure on top. Now, people are curious to know what is coming up there,” said Akram Khan, who works at a fuel station near the Tipu’s Lookout.

In the early part of the 19th century a visitor to the city wrote: “I strolled out to a hill, a confused pile of bare rocks, quite beyond the suburban residences. This is Tipu’s Lookout. It rises fifty feet above the plain. A flight of steps is cut into one side of the chief granite mass...From the summit of Tipu’s Lookout one enjoys a view of the country for miles around. The more prominent object is the gloomy old Golconda Fort in the west..” John Fletcher Hurst, who travelled quite a bit in India, was struck by the curious rock formation when he visited Hyderabad.

The rock formation at the small structure on top was named Tipu’s Lookout as it was constructed by Tipu Khan Bahadur, a confidant and equestrian trainer for the sixth Nizam Mir Mahbub Ali Pasha. *Wajahat Ahmed Khan speaks about his great grandfather Tipu Khan Bahadur as having built it as a lookout for people coming into the city. The location is no surprise as it overlooked a vast open space before the walled city’s entrance. Over time, the location lost its importance and the city expanded enveloping everything. Now, a religious organisation has a building in front of it. The Lakdikapul railway station is beside it.

For a few years, trekkers used the rock for climbing and exploring the city. But now, the rock formation is being erased, one hammer blow at a time.

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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.)

Tipu"s LookOut marked red !........(Tipu’s LookOut Hindu, 07-03-2016)

Tipu’s Lookout marked red !

(The Hindu, 07 March 2016 - by Serish Nanisetti)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/tipus-lookout-marked-red/article8322623.ece/amp/

Tipu’s Lookout near Lakdi-ka-Pul may fade away into history if no immediate action is taken to preserve this heritage site. --Photo: Nagara Gopal

t is neither stunning nor does it stand out of the landscape. But for millions of commuters of MMTS and vehicle-owners using the Lakdi-ka-Pul road it is an unmissable landmark.

The raise on a hill, with higgledy-piggledy arranged rocks, and on it, perched like a flagpole is the structure built of stones which is called Tipu’s Lookout.

Even the largest rock has number 42 circled in red.

This is not the first time the structure has been under threat.

It is surrounded by a hospital, and office of a religious organisation and a petrol filling station.

But, now with the appearance of fresh numbers, the fate of the rocky structure appears sealed.

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.

Standing in one corner is the big beefy man with walrus moustache with riding boots with a proud look on his face.

Tipu Khan’s fate is inexorably linked to that of his Mahbub Ali Khan Nizam VI.

An aide who was a constant companion to the Nizam, his fate turned when his master died suddenly at the Falaknuma Palace. The courtiers and aides got divided into two camps.

Though he had built Tipu Khan Serai it became popular as Nampally Serai.

Now, with the imminent erasure of Tipu’s Lookout, one more landmark created by one of the Hyderabad’s benefactor is set to become history.

It was built by Tipu Khan Bahadur as a watchtower for keeping an eye on enemy.

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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.)

Tipu's LookOut... (The Hindu, 07-03-2016)

T I P U ' s L O O K O U T ::: Khairtabad, Hyderabad

The Hindu, 07-03-2016, - By Serish Nanisetti

The stones on this hillock are all marked and numbered with red color to be demolished anytime and rich heritage of this famed city of Nizams is being systematically destroyed one by one.

This historic monument is being targetted by land grabbers and the government turning a blind eye, the place is in the heart of the city and is on high value land.

The pics shows that already the boundary wall around on the hillock is demolished.

This monument and hilliock with huge natural stones can be protected and need to develop it as a scenic beauty with fountains, greenery and beautiful garden in the huge open area available around it. There is no park in the areas for residents living which is also a intersection to many localities around it.

The present government's attitude towards history and rich heritage of this city is shocking and it is bent on destroying its culture and heritage selling away lands to corporates and not at all taking any action to protect it from land grabbers and anti-social elements.

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Nampally Sarai also known as Tipu Khan Sarai.... (Wikipedia)

Nampally Sarai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nampally_Sarai

Nampally Sarai" Tipu Khan Sarai" is a heritage resting place (caravanserai) located at Nampally in Hyderabad, India.

The 'Nampally Sarai' or 'Tipu Khan Sarai"' was built by Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur who was High Ranking Official, Elite Mansabdar and a great Noble and an Equestrian Legend. He had the privilege to impart training to H.H. Mir Mahboob Ali Khan-the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Deccan. Adjacent to Tipu khan sarai is situated Masjid-e-Tipu khan, still in good condition. Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was himself an extensive traveller who travelled five times journeying to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina for Hajj pilgrimage. The Nawab in his lifetime also travelled to Sri Lanka for business purpose.

Nawab Tipu Khan felt the need of Sarai's in his own home city Hyderabad henceforth gifted his resources for building a sarai that is now "Tipu khan sarai"nee"Nampally sarai". As per Islamic traditions Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur in his lifetime provided free stay and ration to all guests at the sarai for three days, cooked food for non vegetarian guests and uncooked ration for vegetarian guests, with no distinction of caste or creed. He taught horse riding to Nawab Afzal-ud-Daula Mir Tahniyat Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah V, Nizam-ul-Mulk, Nizam of Hyderabad and later to His Highness Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah VI, The Prime Minister Sir Salar Jung I Mir Turab Ali Khan was impressed by his talent, knowledge and dedication. He used to keep him in his company and take advice on various matters relating to Army.

Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur shared his knowledge by writing books on horses, which are important wealth of information and a valued treasure. In 1910 He built a bridge at Sangam of rivers Musi and Eisa known as Tipu Khan Bridge. In his honour Tipu Dwar is named after him at AOC Centre at Langar Houz. Even during the era of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Bridge was dotted with plants and illumination at regular intervals, and trees were planted on both sides of the Bridge to give shade to the passers-by. The road was well planned, with milestones along the whole stretch. Some of these milestones can still be seen along the present. On another note, the road also facilitated the rapid movement of troops and of foreign invaders. The Tipu Khan Bridge continues to be one of the major route of Hyderabad City. For over one century, The Tipu Khan Bridge has remained "such a connectivity of life as nowhere else exists in Hyderabad. Its high time the Government of Telangana protect it, declare it heritage property, install proper illumination and unveil his name plate on the bridge and recognise this great personality. Earlier in 1850 AD he had built a watch tower near Khairtabad known as Tipu's Lookuout at the centre of the city's highest point on an elevated hill for watching movement of travellers to the city. It also used for enemy approaching towards city side. It was one of the beautiful architectural marvel from where the whole city and outskirts can be viewed as well as the Golconda fort was also seen. One of his great-grandsons, Wajahat Ahmed Khan, is an equestrian professional and releasing a book on the life Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur.

Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was a true traveller whose life can be summed up more as a human who viewed life as a journey. The building originally known as Sulah Sarai (a peaceful resting place) was spread on area of 5,828 square yards (4,873 m²) near Nampally. The location was chosen because of its proximity to the railway station and Carore giri (customs house)

It was also used a state guest house after 1948 by Government of Andhra Pradesh. In 2002, the government contemplated demolishing the structure and building a new one. In 2011, it received heritage site status from the government,^[5] because of the efforts of heritage activists and INTACH. The building is poorly maintained and in a dilapidated state. It was handed over to HMR who planned to use the Sarai as an overhead station and link it with Nampally railway station but the plan was put on hold due to protests. Presently GHMC plans to take it back from Hyderabad Metro to build a commercial complex in the same location.

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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 - Please write to wafahmss@gmail.com)

‘Tipu’s Lookout’ in Hyderabad to get renovated

The watch tower being renovated using traditional methods with Rs 15 lakh

At last, the Tipu Khan Watch Tower, also known as Tipu’s Lookout, at Lakdi-ka-pul is getting a bit of attention.The 150-year-old tower, which was established to keep an eye on the entry of strangers into the city during the Nizam era, still offers a view of the Golconda Fort, Falaknuma Palace and Birla temple.The hillock on which it is situated was the highest point in the city at that point of time and listed in the A. Claude Campbell’s book ‘Glimpses of the Nizam’s Dominions’.After being neglected for long, the monument is now being renovated using traditional methods at a cost of Rs 15 lakh by Rajaratnam Ramaswamy of Shree Venkateshwara Estate. The architecture work is being supervised by Madhira R Madhav of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and Murali Krishna, a retired civil engineering professor from Osmania University. To fill the gaps in between rocks, a process called rock stitching is being used while cavities on the monument are being filled with lime water mixture. “The entry steps to the tower were damaged and cannot be restored as the place is lying between two properties,” Rajaratnam said.

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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 - Please write to wafahmss@gmail.com)

The famous ‘Tipu’s Lookout’ at Lakdikapul is all set to be history (The Siasat -26-01-2018)

https://www.siasat.com/news/pics-famous-tipus-lookout-lakdikapul-set-history-1307092/

(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.