| Tombs of Ustad-Shagird | |
|---|---|
 The Tomb of Ustad | |
| Location | Nakodar, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India |
| Built | 17th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Mughal Architecture |
The Tombs of Ustad-Shagird are two Mughal-era tombs in the town of Nakodar in Jalandhar district, Punjab, India. [1] [2]
In Hindi and Urdu, the word Ustad refers to teacher, and Shagird means student or disciple. [1]
The Tomb of Ustad is of Muhammad Mumin Hussaini, a musician and nobleman from the time of Jahangir, as identified by an inscription on the tomb dating it to 1612–13 CE. [3] [1]
The Tomb of Shagird is of Haji Jamal, the student of Mumin Hussaini, and dates it to 1657, during the reign of Shah Jahan. The similarity of the inscriptions, both in terms of the same chapters and verses of the Quran as well as the style of writing, point to both being done by the same calligrapher. [1]
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