Paigah
Paigah refers to a noble Muslim aristocratic family and aristocratic estate in Hyderabad, India, prominent during the Qutub Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties. The term "Paigah" is believed to originate from Persian, meaning "corner" or "corner seat," symbolizing their elevated social status and status within the Hyderabad princely state. The family established a semi-autonomous estate, maintaining significant political, military, and cultural influence from the 14th century until the mid-20th century.
The Paigah family held high-ranking positions, second only to the Nizam of Hyderabad, and acted as chief
Architecturally, the Paigah families are renowned for their distinctive style, exemplified by the construction of elegant
The influence of the Paigah family diminished after the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in
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