Shaikpet Sarai

Shaikpet Sarai is a sarai (rest house) located near Golconda in Hyderabad.

History
It was built by Abdullah Qutb Shah in the 17th century for the benefit of various travellers to Golconda and was located on the way to Bidar. It is a heritage structure and in need of restoration.

Architecture
The sarai had 30 rooms, stables for horses and camels, a mosque and a tomb of an unknown Sufi saint. It could accommodate 500 people.



Inscriptions
Six panels of inscriptions adorn the Qibla wall in the mosque.