Tomb of Bibi Javindi

Name of Monument: Maqbara Bibi Javindi

Location: Uchchh Sharif

Date of Construction: 15th century

Material and Method of Construction: Brick construction, Finished in Glazed tiles.

The tomb of Bibi Javindi is the most impressive ornate tomb located in an ensemble of three mausolea. The structure was built with burnt bricks and clad with glazed bricks. The tomb has an octagonal base and rise in three tiers. The tomb has octagonal base, octagonal drum and hemispherical dome with turrets on each of its eight corners. The interior is circular due to thick angled walls. Both the interior and exterior of the building are richly decorated with Islamic geometrical and floral arabesques, carved timber, and bright blue and glazed white mosaic tiles. Each corner of octagon is supported by the eight tapering turrets with flower bouquet at the top