Name of Monument: Maqbara Jam Nizam ud Din
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Material and Method of Construction; Stone masonry.
The tomb of Jam Nizamuddin, one of the most important rulers of Summa dynasty (ruled from 1461 to 1509), is a Jangshahi stone structure with finest ornamental carving, Its decoration consists of bands of stone carved in relief running around the walls, and representing half and full lotuses, arched panels set with sunflower. A band of excellent interlaced Arabic inscription in Thulth a verse from the Quran, purely Muslim, seen with a neighboring band of carved geese, entirely Hindu, constitutes a strange combination of contrasting features. The miniature shikara or temple spires seen at both corners are decorated with the most intricate, detailed and beautiful carvings. The mihrab inside is also delicately carved and has very finely cut bands of Arabic inscriptions. However, the stonework of this building represents an excellent specimen of essentially Maru Gujrara Style if Architecture along with Muslim tradition particularly. Early Sultanate architecture.
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