Tomb of Firoz Khan

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Tomb of Firoz Khan
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Tomb of Firoz Khan
Tomb of Firoz Khan
Location Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates 27°08′16″N78°00′07″E / 27.1379°N 78.0020°E / 27.1379; 78.0020
Type Mausoleum
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Tomb of Firoz Khan

Tomb of Firoz Khan is a Mughal tomb in Agra. It is listed as a monument of national importance. [1]

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History

Firoz Khan Khwajasara was a nobleman during the reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan. He built the tomb for himself during his lifetime, and was buried here upon his death in 1647. [2]

Description

The mausoleum is built entirely out of red sandstone. It has an octagonal plan, with a gateway attached to the eastern side. It is a two storied structure, with the ground floor acting as a subsidiary story containing the actual grave.

The eastern gateway is an imposing double-storied structure. A broad flight of stairs lead to the entrance. [3] [2]

The tomb was set in a garden, with a tank towards its east. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Archnet > Site > Mausoleum of Firuz Khan". www.archnet.org. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Akhtar, Salim Javed. Mughal City of Agra and its Environs, An Archaeological Survey. pp. 155–158.
  3. ↑ Nath, R. (1972). Taj Mahal: The Evolution of the tomb in Mughal architecture (PDF). p. 20.
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