Persian Language and Literature In Golconda, The Capital City Of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Sultan Quli was from a Turkmen family of Hamedan and received the title of Qutb-ul-Mulk in 1496. He was first served to the Bahmanis in the Deccan region in the south of India, became the Governor of Telangana State and declared independence in 1512 and established the Golkonda dynasty. After Muhammad Quli, the region was ruled by Muhammad Qutb Shahi.Baburlu Dynasty was ruled in the northern part of India in 1526-1837, while Qutb Shahi Sultanate ruled the southern regions of India in 1512-1687. Beside Hindi and other several local languages, Persian was also spoken in the region. The states established in the north India had a special interest in Persian and even accepted it as their official language. After the dismemberment of the Bahmani Sultanate, Persian language was already widespread in the region and developed further in the southern India during the period of Qutb Shahi.When we look at the languages used in India and the situation of Persian in the region in general, it is seen that the palace provided necessary support for the development of the Persian, especially during the periods when the Turks were in control. Throughout this period, the rulers invited Iranian poets, writers and religious scholars and many scientists to their palaces, and as a result of their work, Persian was quickly recognized and spread throughout India.Golconda, the capital of the Qutb Shahi Sultanate, became a cultural centre and hosted literary events. In our study, we will examine and try to explain the works written in Persian language and use of Persian language during the period of Qutb Shahi Sultanate, but at the same time, we will provide some information about the city of Golconda, which was important for the state of Deccan