Name of Monument: Maqbara Hamza Ghaus
Location: Sialkot
Date of Construction: Akbar period
Material of Construction and finishes: Brickwork
The tomb of Shah Muhammad Hamza Ghaus, a renowned saint of Akbar’s reign, was constructed by Raja Man Singh. On his death, he was buried outside the town in a graveyard. Raja Man Singh who held Jagir in the Sialkot district constructed a fine tomb over his grave. The tomb is square in plan. The corners are chamfered to make the corners of the tomb soft and pleasing. There are four entrances as well as lobbies leading to the tomb chamber. The squinch arches in the corner have voussoired brickwork. The main tomb chamber is covered with a double dome making it a monumental structure. In terms of form, the dome over the tomb of Asif Khan tomb took inspiration from it. This is the earliest double dome constructed in this region. The chamber is very spacious and constructed in very fine brickwork.
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