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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Mausoleum Ibrahim Khan Sur, Narnaul

This magnificent tomb of Ibrahim Sur according to the inscription over the entrance was built by Sher Shah Suri (AD 1538-45) over the grave of his grandfather, who died at Narnaul in AH 927. The entrance modeled on the pattern of Hindu temples, depicts beautiful carvings executed with a well balanced color scheme. The façade, divided in two storeys by a band of moldings is decorated with small panels showing low relief carving in red sandstone bordered with grey limestone. The cenotaph of Ibrahim Khan is built slightly away from the middle of the floor area along with two graves, maybe, of the next of kin, one each on either side.

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Mausoleum of Shah Quli Khan, Narnau...

Shah Quil Khan also constructed a beautiful mausoleum for him in 1574-75 AD which was built about 25 years before his own death. It is an octagonal structure faced with red and gray contrasting stones and surmounted by a white dome. The tomb was situated in a large garden that was part of his residential estate.

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Mazar Bu Ali Shah Qalandar, Karnal

Mazar Bu Ali Shah Qalandar, Karnal

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Mazar complex of Shah Wilayat, Narn...

Mazar complex of Shah Wilayat, Narnaul

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Mirza Ali Jan Residential estate, N...

Mirza Ali Jan Residential estate, Narnaul

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Mosque & Tomb Group, Jhajjar

A group of 7 tombs is located on the eastern side of town on Jhajjar-Delhi road near Bua Ka Talab area. It was built during the Mughal reign between 1594- 1630. Each structure is located on a raised platform and approached by a flight of steps. Kankar limestone blocks have been employed for the construction along with red sandstone for decorative purpose. Mostly planned in symmetrical square, rectangular and octagonal shapes, the ceilings are domical. Some tombs have mosque or Idgah attached while others have chhatris or cupolas in the courtyard. Almost all the tombs bear inscriptions providing valuable information. Another of their characteristic features is the presence of medallions in the spandrels of arches. In addition to the tombs, the complex also houses six other structural remains and a huge water tank all spread in an area of 500 X 300 metres.

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