Makam Hang Kasturi | |
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| Coordinates | 2°11′49.9″N102°14′46.2″E / 2.197194°N 102.246167°E Coordinates: 2°11′49.9″N102°14′46.2″E / 2.197194°N 102.246167°E |
| Type | mausoleum |
| Style | Indian |
The Hang Kasturi Mausoleum (Malay : Makam Hang Kasturi) is the mausoleum of Hang Kasturi located in Jonker Walk, Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. [1] [2]
The mausoleum architecture is much influenced by the art and architecture from India.
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