Shah Quli Khan's Tomb

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Shah Quli Khan’s Tomb
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Shah Quli Khan's Tomb
Location Narnaul, Haryana
Built16th century
Built for Shah Quli Khan
Architectural style Mughal architecture

Shah Quli Khan's Tomb is a tomb located in Narnaul in the Indian state of Haryana. [1] [2] It is the resting place of Shah Quli Khan, who was the governor of Narnaul. It was built in the 16th century. [3]

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One of the few examples of Mughal architecture in Narnaul, it is a monument of national importance.

History

Shah Quli Khan was the Mughal governor of Narnaul during the reign of Akbar. [1] The tomb was commissioned by Shah Quli Khan during his lifetime, and it remained a part of his estate. [1]

Architecture

The two storeyed octagonal tomb is situated on a raised platform. [4] black and yellow marble, along with red sandstone. [5]

Other monuments

To the West lies a large gateway leading to the tomb, known as Tripolia Gate. [3] The tomb of Shah Quli's brother Islam Quli Khan is situated at a small distance from this tomb, to the North-East. [5] It is a brick building with little architectural significance.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Asher, Catherine B. (1992). Architecture of Mughal India. Cambridge University Press. pp. 83–84. ISBN   978-0521267281.
  2. ↑ Kumar, Arjun (2011-01-17). "A peep into Narnaul's past". Times of India Blog.
  3. 1 2 "Small-town splendour". Outlook India.
  4. ↑ Kaur, Harvinder (2015-04-18). "World heritage day: Haryana's rich history shines bright in it's[sic] monuments". Hindustan Times.
  5. 1 2 Yazdani, Ghulam. "Narnaul and its Buildings". Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal : 643–644.

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