| Tomb of Shamsher Khan | |
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| Location | Shamshernagar, Bihar |
| Architectural style(s) | Mughal |
| Official name | Tomb of Shamsher Khan |
| Reference no. | N-BR-7 |
Tomb of Shamsher Khan is a tomb in Shamshernagar in the Indian state of Bihar. [1] It is listed as a monument of national importance. [2]
Shamsher Khan was the Mughal governor of Bihar Subah. He built the tomb for himself, as well as a caravanserai, before his death in 1712. [1]
The tomb has a square plan. [3] The building is crowned with a dome, resting upon a tall drum. The drum contains latticed screens. [4]
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