DISTRICT- Rohtash
Distance from Delhi-880km
State - Bihar
Built - Between 1540 and 1545
About the Site : It was built by Sher Shah's son Islam Shah . In a small arched recess above the mehrab on the western wall is an inscription in two lines recording the completion of the tomb by Salim Shah on the 7th day of Jumada, A.H. 952 (16th August 1545 AD), some three months after the death of Sher Shah Suri.
This Tomb is also known as second Taj Mahal of India . It is built between artificially created lake. Its located in Sasaram of Rohtas district.
It is considered as one of the noblest specimens of Afghan architecture in India. It's
imposing brick structure which is partly veneered with stone standing in the middle of a fine square tank measuring about 305 mts and rising above a large stone terrace. The 9.15 mts high terrace is enclosed by a parapet wall with octagonal domed pavilions at four corners.
In the middle of the terrace stands the mausoleum proper on a low octagonal plinth. The building consists of a very large octagonal chamber surrounded by a 3.10 mts wide verandah. Each arm of the octagon measures about 17.00 mts externally. Surrounding the main dome are eight pillared cupolas on the corners of the octagon. The total height of the tomb above the terrace measures 37.57 mts.
The interior of the tomb is sufficiently well ventilated and lighted through large windows on the top portion of the walls.
Distance from Delhi-880km
State - Bihar
Built - Between 1540 and 1545
This Tomb is also known as second Taj Mahal of India . It is built between artificially created lake. Its located in Sasaram of Rohtas district.
It is considered as one of the noblest specimens of Afghan architecture in India. It's
In the middle of the terrace stands the mausoleum proper on a low octagonal plinth. The building consists of a very large octagonal chamber surrounded by a 3.10 mts wide verandah. Each arm of the octagon measures about 17.00 mts externally. Surrounding the main dome are eight pillared cupolas on the corners of the octagon. The total height of the tomb above the terrace measures 37.57 mts.
The interior of the tomb is sufficiently well ventilated and lighted through large windows on the top portion of the walls.
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