Tomb of Shamsher Khan (Batala)

Tomb of Shamsher Khan
LocationBatala, Punjab
Coordinates31°48′43.7″N 75°12′48.2″E / 31.812139°N 75.213389°E / 31.812139; 75.213389
Architectural style(s)Mughal
Official nameShamsher Khan's tomb
Reference no.N-PB-7

Tomb of Shamsher Khan is a mausoleum and historic site located in Batala, in the Indian state of Punjab.[1][2] It is listed as a monument of national importance.[3][4]

Description

Tomb of Shamsher Khan

It is an octagonal structure, with each side containing two stories of recessed arches. It is surmounted by a dome, resting upon a drum about 1.6 meters tall.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Parihar, Subhash (1953). Mughal monuments in the Punjab and Haryana. New Delhi: Inter-India Publications. p. 32.
  2. ^ a b Parihar, Subhash (1999). Some Aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Abhinav Publications. p. 104. ISBN 978-81-7017-381-6.
  3. ^ "Alphabetical List of Monuments - Punjab". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14.
  4. ^ Inventory of monuments and sites of national importance. Vol. 1, Part 2: Chandigarh Circle. New Delhi: The Director General, Archaeological Survey of India. 1999. p. 141.
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