| Shah Quli Khan’s Tomb | |
|---|---|
| Location | Narnaul, Haryana |
| Built | 16th century |
| Architectural style(s) | 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]
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]
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.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Asher, Catherine B. (1992-09-24). Architecture of Mughal India. Cambridge University Press. pp. 83–84. ISBN 978-0-521-26728-1.
- ↑ Kumar, Arjun (2011-01-17). "A peep into Narnaul's past". Times of India Blog.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Small-town splendour". Outlook India.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Kaur, Harvinder (2015-04-18). "World heritage day: Haryana's rich history shines bright in it's monuments". Hindustan Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Yazdani, Ghulam. "Narnaul and its Buildings". Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal: 643–644.
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