Qutb Shahi Dynasty (AD 1518 – AD 1687)

The Qutb Shahi dynasty was a dynasty that ruled Golconda in South India. The members of this dynasty were known as the Qutb Shahis. The city of Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah from the Qutb Shahi dynasty, who also built the Charminar in 1591. They were Shia Muslims.