Context: 

Recently, a reality technology company Hexagon presented a data-rich digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs to the Telangana State government.

About Digital Twin

• Digital Twin is a three dimensional virtual representation of an object or system that delivers real type insights into the performance, operation or profitability of a physical object, even a city.
• Objective: 
  • Digital Twin helps companies and organizations to understand a physical object or process well.
• Benefits:  
  • Digital Twin helps in testing a solution or design in simulation.
  • It Saves Time & Energy.
• Utility: 
• • Policymakers will gain insights into infrastructure functionality under various scenarios in particular for Smart Cities (For high-footprint events, population growth, or natural disasters etc.) 

Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah’s Tomb

About Tomb: The majestic tomb built in 1602, is one of the largest tombs at the Qutb Shahi heritage park complex reaching a total height of 60 m.

• Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1581- 1611), the fourth king of the Qutb Shahi dynasty laid the foundation of Hyderabad. During his reign, the dynasty reached the zenith of its material and cultural life. 

About Qutub Shah’s Tombs:  

• These tombs are present in a large group on a raised platform, erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda. 
  • It is a one-of-its-kind place in the world where the whole dynasty is buried at a single spot. 
• Built by:  The Qutub Shahis
• Location: They are located one kilometer north of Golconda Fort’s called Banjara Darwaza,Hyderabad. 
• Architectural Style: They resemble Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles. 
• Material Use: Grey granite, with stucco ornamentation.
• Architectural Marvels: 
  • Adorned with intricately carved stonework and surrounded by landscaped gardens, the tombs exemplify the architectural traditions of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. 
  • Each structure features dome-like constructions atop square bases, adorned with pointed arches. 

News Source : The Hindu