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Raymonds Tomb

12.8 Km. A simpits tomb of a French Soldier who entered Ilia service of the ruling Nizam in 1786 atilt soon became the commander of 15,000 men. Made of a black Granite, 7 metoth high, it bears his initials "IR" Raymond, ot a popular figure, known as "Musa Raw" and on his death anniversary, a large Um or fair used to be held.A mysterious grave close to that of Raymond's bears the name of Ann,' Jane Elizabeth, who died in 1809, but nothing else is known about her.
A rare gesture of honour by the second Nizam Asaf Jahi towards the late Michel Joachim Marie Raymond (France, 1755-1798), a French mercenary, a military-commander-in-service and a close friend. He came to India and in 1786 joined the service of the ruling Nizam of Hyderabad as an ordinary soldier. He worked his way up rapidly, and when he died just twelve years later, in 1798, he was the commander of a 19,000-strong army. He was not only, held in high esteem by the Nizam, but also won the admiration of the common people. He was famous among the Hindus and Muslims as the Hindus called him Musa Ram and the Muslims called him Musa Rahim. Writes historian Malleson: "No European of mark who followed him in India, ever succeeded in gaining to such an extent the love, the esteem, the admiration of the natives of the country." This tomb is situated in Saroornagar, 10 km. from Hyderabad city centre. This tomb was made of black granite, conical in shape, about 60 m long, 30 m wide and 10 inches high, is held in great veneration. You can explore from here, less than a kilometer, a French garden where Raymond and his men were stationed. Traces of the military barracks may also still be seen here.

Raymond's Tomb was built in the memory of the brave French General Michel Joachim Marie Raymond (1755 - 1798 AD). He joined as an ordinary soldier in the service of the ruling Nizam of Hyderabad. He rapidly worked his way up and soon commanded the position of an army General. Not only was he respected in the army, he was also popular among the ordinary public. He was fondly known as Musa Ram among the Hindus and Musa Rahim among the Muslims.

Raymond's Tomb is situated in Saroornagar, which lies 10 kilometers from Hyderabad city center towards the east. One can make use of the local transport, which is easily available round the clock in the city of Hyderabad. The tomb is open on all days except Friday. The timings are from 9:30 am to 4:30pm. The tomb is a symbol of great respect and till date people from all over the city pay respect on the death anniversary of the late army general by lighting incense sticks near the tomb.

The Raymond's tomb is a conical structure that is made up of black granite slabs. It is 60 meters long, 30 meters wide and 10 meters high. While touring the tomb, you can also head off to the French Garden, which is located nearby. It is a beautifully laid out lawn with velvety green grass and lovely flowers. You can also spot military barracks of the army that were once bustling under the command of the valiant general Raymond.
Main Attraction of the destination: The French Garden in the vicinity of the Raymond Tomb with manicured lawns and burst of flowers as the much loved booty and make you an eager lover.

The Raymond Tomb is a magnificent conical edifice made of shinning armor of granite, 60 meters long, 30 meters wide and 10 meters high, standing on the pristine circle of a small hill of the eastern Hyderabad. The Tomb of Raymond is located in Saroornagar, lying almost ten kilometers from the city center of Hyderabad.In order to get to the precincts of Raymond's tomb you can get the help of local transport

round the clock. The army general Raymond still is greatly respected by the common hoi polloi, they burn incense sticks in remembrance. Raymond's Tomb was built in the memory of the brave French General Michel Joachim Marie Raymond (1755 - 1798 AD).

Michel Joachin Marie Raymond was an erstwhile military commander and a close friend and confidante of the Nizam of Hyderabad, second Asif Jah. He was conferred power by the Nizam as the Controller of Ordinance; he was the founder of the Gun foundries. He was a much-loved person who earned the respect of the people by his good work and loyalty to the Nizam of the Hyderabad. He got himself two names one Musa Ram called by the Hindus ad the other Musa Rahim.

Timing : 9.30 A.M. to 4.30 P.M.
Open : Daily (Except Fridays )
Attractions Within Raymond Tomb : French Garden