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Tomb of Sikandar Shah

Tomb of Sikandar Shah, Medieval mausoleum in Halol, India.

Description

The Tomb of Sikandar Shah sits on an elevated platform with two central domes and five smaller ones, entirely constructed of sandstone in Halol Taluka. Multiple interior rooms hold different burial spaces, each accessible through decorated porches and linked passages.

History

Around 1527, Sultan Bahadur Shah commissioned this mausoleum to honor his brothers and predecessors, including Sikandar Shah who was killed in 1526. The monument marks a moment when the region was experiencing significant political transitions.

Culture

The interior rooms display ornate floral and geometric patterns on porches and pillars, reflecting the architectural style of Ahmedabad. These decorations show how people of that era honored their most important figures through detailed artistic work.

Practical

The monument is accessible for visitors wanting to explore the interior rooms and chambers, with adequate space to move through different areas. The elevated platform requires steps to reach the main structures from ground level.

Did you know?

One chamber holds a single grave with a low pillar suggesting a martyr's burial, while another chamber contained the graves of princes. This distinction between rooms reflects how the dead were placed according to their rank and significance.

Location
Halol Taluka
GPS coordinates
22.50558,73.47375
Latest update
December 9, 2025 12:20

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