Tomb of Shamsher Khan (Batala)

The tomb is an example of Mughal architecture. It is situated on a platform, measuring 34 × 39 meters. At each corer of the platform, a circular turret is provided, crowned with a small dome. A low wall runs around it, with a mihrab (prayer-niche) carved into its western side. The platform is accessible through an entrance at the southern side.^[3][5]

The plan of the mausoleum is an irregular octagonal, with sides that alternate in length. Each side of the facade features two stories of niches formed by pointed arches. The smaller sides, measuring 6 meters in length, have semi-octagonal niches, while rectangular niches are found on the larger sides which measure about 8.3 meters in length. The larger sides correspond with the cardinal directions. The spandrels of the arches are decorated with Arabesque designs, and each arch is flanked by two rows of panels on either side.^[3][5]

A parapet runs along the top of the building, with its height including the parapet being 10.4 meters. It is surmounted by a dome, resting upon a drum about 1.6 meters tall. The entrance to the tomb is from the south, and features the tomb's inscription, carved into red sandstone. The interior is a regular octagon, with each side measuring about 3 meters. The interior as well as the exterior of the mausoleum contained painted floral, geometric, and calligraphic designs. However, while the decoration on the interior has survived, only traces of it remain on the exterior.^[5] A pattern of swastikas runs along the base of the soffit of the dome.^[3]

• Parihar, Subhash (1999). Some Aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Abhinav Publications. pp. 104–106. ISBN 978-81-7017-381-6.

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