Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
  • Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
  • Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
  • Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana

Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana

 
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Tomb Dana Shir, Hisar

This is one of the largest tombs of Hisar. This tomb is located south of the town and to the south of the stadium. The lowest part of the building is constructed using a rubble core and the upper part is built with brick. During its construction the building’s interior and exterior were plastered and the cement of the dome was adorned with ribs. This tomb has four openings each in the center of the wall. It does not have a mihrab. After partition the tomb was converted to a Hindu shrine but it is no longer used as one.

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Tomb of Miran Sahib, Karnal

Tomb of Miran Sahib, Karnal

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Tomb of Pran Pir, Hisar, Haryana

This is one of the largest tombs of Hisar. This tomb is located south of the town and to the south of the stadium. The lowest part of the building is constructed using a rubble core and the upper part is built with brick. During its construction the building’s interior and exterior were plastered and the cement of the dome was adorned with ribs. This tomb has four openings each in the center of the wall. It does not have a mihrab. The tomb which was kept as a shrine of Sufi Shaykhs of Shi'ite sect, is no longer used as a shrine.

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Tomb of Razia Sultan, Kaithal

This tomb is located in the fields near the city on Kaithal- Manas road. Razia Sultan was the only daughter of Iltutmish, the ruler of Slave Dynasty. Razia was killed on 14th October, 1240 along with her husband. She was buried at the site of her death. Later on her body was moved by her brother near Delhi. The original grave of Razia was once existed at this site. This mausoleum is protected with a boundary wall and the western wall has a closed arch. A small gate on the eastern side marks the entrance to the monument. Currently it lies in a ruinous state.

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Tomb of Sheikh Taiyab, Kaithal

Sheikh Taiyab was a great saint and a follower of renowned sufi saint Hazrat Shah Kamal who moved to India from Bagdad after the death of his teacher. He passed away in the late 16th century and it is believed that the tomb was constructed by Hazrat Shah Sikander, the son of Hazrat Shah Kamal. The tomb is built on a square plan, a popular style of Pathan architecture constructed in lakhori bricks and lime mortar. The roof is surmounted by a bulbous dome with a lotus flower finial resting on an octagonal drum-base.The exteror of the tomb is decorated and detailed in brickwork, with niches above door level along with arched doorways and parapet.

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Tomb Shah Roshan Chiragh, Palwal

Tomb Shah Roshan Chiragh, Palwal

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