Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab
| Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab | |
|---|---|
 Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab, c. 2015 | |
| Type | tomb |
| Location | Haryana, India |
| Built | 17th century CE |
| Architectural style(s) | Mughal architecture |
The Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab in Kaithal, Haryana, India, holds the remains of Sheikh Tayyab. It was constructed by Shah Sikander.
Sheikh Tayyab was a disciple and Khalifa of Baba Shah Jamal.[1][2] His tomb is in Kaithal city near the railway station.[1][2] Sheikh Tayyab was known as Lala Maidni Mal and was one of the advisors in the Mughal court.[2]
Architecture
[edit]The tomb employs Pashtun architecture with a bulbous roof and a lotus flower that rests on the octagonal drum base.[1][2] The monument plan is square.[1][2]
Tradition
[edit]Qanugos who lived in Qanugoyan in Kaithal are descendants of Sheikh Tayyab's Hindu wife. Qanugos sent a pitcher of sweet drink to Baba Shah in the Jamal shrine and Tayyab masjid when they married.[1][2]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- "Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab | Places of Interest | Kaithal | Tourism Hubs | Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited". destination. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
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