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Historic site in Shamshernagar, Bihar
Tomb of Shamsher Khan
LocationShamshernagar, Bihar
Architectural style(s)Mughal
Monument of National Importance
Official nameTomb of Shamsher Khan
Reference no.N-BR-7
Shamsher Khan's Tomb, Shamshernagar (circa 1870)

Tomb of Shamsher Khan is a tomb in Shamshernagar in the Indian state of Bihar. It is listed as a monument of national importance.

Background

Shamsher Khan was the Mughal governor of Bihar Subah. He built the tomb for himself, as well as a caravanserai, before his death in 1712.

Description

The tomb has a square plan. The building is crowned with a dome, resting upon a tall drum. The drum contains latticed screens.

References

  1. ^ Asher, Catherine B. (1992-09-24). Architecture of Mughal India. Cambridge University Press. pp. 325–326. ISBN 978-0-521-26728-1.
  2. "Alphabetical List of Monuments - Bihar". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 2014-06-25.
  3. Sinha, Bindeshwari Prasad (1974). Comprehensive History of Bihar: pt. 2. [1987]. Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute.
  4. List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal. Calcutta: Bengal Secretariat Press. 1896. p. 332.
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