Tomb of Jahan Begum
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| Location | Ainapur, Bijapur, Karnataka, India. |
| Year built | 17th century |
The Tomb of Jahan Begum is a 17th-century mausoleum located in Ainapur, Karnataka, India. It was built for Taj Jahan Begum, the consort of Muhammad Adil Shah, the seventh sultan of Bijapur.[1]
Architecture
it is an incomplete structure, and It shares similarities in terms of architecture and size with the Gol Gumbaz.[2][3] It features four corner towers, a square layout encircled by a double arcade, with three arches adjacent to each side between the towers. The four central facades are left oopen. Close by her tomb lies the remains of her garden palace.[4]
Her cenotaph is crafted from black granite, and supported by several complete arches. The inner walls are intended to enclose the tomb chamber and support the dome[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Kaujalgi, H. S. (1926). A Visit to Bijapur. Gramadhikari Printing Press.
- ↑ Volwahsen, Andreas; Stierlin, Henri (1996). Islamic India. Prologue Incorporated. ISBN 978-3-8228-9302-9.
- ↑ Bunce, Fredrick W. (2004). Islamic tombs in India: the iconography and genesis of their design. Contours of Indian art & architecture. New Delhi: D. K. Printworld. ISBN 978-81-246-0245-4.
- ↑ "Jahan Begum Tomb, Bijapur - Timings, History, Architecture, Best Time to Visit". Trawell.in. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ↑ "Archnet > Site > Tomb of Jahan Begam". www.archnet.org. Archived from the original on 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2026-05-27.