Tomb of Firoz Khan
 Tomb of Firoz Khan | |
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| 27°08′16″N 78°00′07″E / 27.1379°N 78.0020°E | |
| Location | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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| Type | Mausoleum |
Tomb of Firoz Khan is a Mughal tomb in Agra. It is listed as a monument of national importance.[1]
History
[edit]Firoz Khan Khwajasara was a nobleman during the reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan. He built the tomb for himself during his lifetime, and was buried here upon his death in 1647.[2]
Description
[edit]The mausoleum is built entirely out of red sandstone. It has an octagonal plan, with a gateway attached to the eastern side. It is a two storied structure, with the ground floor acting as a subsidiary story containing the actual grave.
The eastern gateway is an imposing double-storied structure. A broad flight of stairs lead to the entrance.[3][2]
The tomb was set in a garden, with a tank towards its east.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Archnet > Site > Mausoleum of Firuz Khan". www.archnet.org. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ a b c Akhtar, Salim Javed. Mughal City of Agra and its Environs, An Archaeological Survey. pp. 155–158.
- ^ Nath, R. (1972). Taj Mahal: The Evolution of the tomb in Mughal architecture (PDF). p. 20.