Name of Monument: Unknown tomb
Location: Western Side of Shahi Masjid Dipalpur
Date of Construction: 1486 AD
Materials of Construction: Fair Face and Cut and Dress Brickwork.
This small but beautiful tomb belongs to some important personality of Lodhi Period. An Inscription (in Naskh and carved out on red sandstone reads as follows:
(1) In the reign of greatest kind.
(2) Bahlol Shah, May God perpetuate his kingdom.
(3) This building was founded by Khanzada Daulat Khan (son of)
(4) Masnad Ali Tatar Khan.
(5) On the 27th Safar 891 (4 March 1486)
The tomb is square in plan measuring 20 feet 6 inches sides with slightly battered wall. The main entrance arched portal set within the frame lies on the south side. A imitation opening on the east and west are also marked by slightly projected frames. The mihrab on the western side is also defined by rectangular frame. The central band of the southern facade is slightly recessed and incorporates delicate intertwined floral scroll in stucco while the side bands are flat. The name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is carved on the crouchette at the center of the top within the scroll. In the interior the square plan is converted into octagon with help of squinch arched supported on wooden beams which support a hemispherical dome.
The most interesting feature of the tomb is Gawaska niches on the either side of the main entrance. This tradition of gwaska niched started in Hindu Shahiya Period finally culminate at this tomb. The tomb seems to have been repaired twice after its construction. First in 1017 AD and later in 1220 AH. An inscription on the south facade between the medallions reads as follows:
The building was repaired by Niaz al Din son of Jalal ud Din Khan architect brother of Ghulam Rasul Imam Basksh in 1220 AH (1805)
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