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Poetry Walk: Qutb Shahi Tombs
Poetry Walk: Qutb Shahi Tombs

Sun, Feb 04

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Hyderabad

Poetry Walk: Qutb Shahi Tombs

A poetry walk led by Riasath Ali Asrar, at the historical Qutb Shahi Tombs, on the History of Urdu literature and its Dakhni Phase, along with deciphering Chronograms.

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Time & Location

Feb 04, 2024, 9:40 AM – 11:30 AM

Hyderabad, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad, Telangana 500008, India

About the event

We'll walk through the history of Urdu in the Deccan region of Qutub Shahi times (1518-1687), as we traverse through their necropolis. For the first time, we will also learn how to decipher chronograms using the 'Abjad' system --- followed by an exercise in composing and understanding poetic chronograms. By the end of the three hour session, you will know how to read a chronogram and possibly even compose one!

Session duration: 3 hours

Location: Qutb Shahi Tombs

Tickets

  • Admit One

    ₹499.00

    +₹12.48 ticket service fee

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  • Student

    ₹399.00

    +₹9.98 ticket service fee

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