Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan
The Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan is a tomb in Burhanpur, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Is is listed as a monument of national importance.[1]
| Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Burhanpur |
| Country | India |
Interior of the dome decorated with Islamic geometric patterns
The tomb is also nicknamed the "Black Taj Mahal" owing to the black stone used in its construction.[2]
History
Shah Nawaz Khan was a Mughal nobleman, and the son of Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan. This tomb is dated to the 17th century.
Description
The tomb is a two-storied square structure with, with hexagonal minarets on all four corners. The tomb borrows elements from the Imperial style of the Delhi Sultanate, as well as the provincial style of the Deccan and Gujarat.[3]
It is located in the midst of a garden.[2]
References
- "Alphabetical List of Monuments – Madhya Pradesh". Archaeological Survey of India.
- Safvi, Rana (2017-06-24). "Life and death in Burhanpur". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- Brown, Percy. Indian Architecture (Islamic period) (PDF). p. 84.
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