Paigahs were the most noteworthy noblemen of
Hyderabad. Ranking next to the ruling family of
Nizams, they had control over the security and defense of the state. Paigahs were permitted to keep their own private armies. They were given royal titles, grants of land, and even allowed to marry the Nizam's family. These nobles were also great patrons of arts, literature and sports. They have built several palaces and the notable one being the
Falaknuma Palace. The
Paigah tombs are fine specimens of architectural skills, representing the Indo-Islamic architecture.
