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Amhadabad: Section of Dharia Khan Tomb
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Section illustration of the tomb of Darya Khan,
located near the Delhi Gate at Ahmadabad in Gujarat from James
Burgess' 'Original Drawings [of] Muhammadan Architecture of
Ahmadabad.' Darya Khan's tomb, built in 1453 during the reign of
Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad II (r. 1451-58), is composed of brick in
an imperfect square plan with dimensions of 121 x 119 feet. The
interior space consists of a central room with the principle tomb,
and is surrounded by a corridor on all four sides. The central area
is covered with one of the largest central domes that extends to 17
feet from its base. Sixteen smaller domes surround the central
dome. The principle tomb enclosed with a masonry canopy which is
supported by 12 pillars. In the front of the building, there are
two staircases which lead to balconies that overlook the central
hall.
Title: Amhadabad: Section of Dharia Khan Tomb
Description:
Section illustration of the tomb of Darya Khan,
located near the Delhi Gate at Ahmadabad in Gujarat from James
Burgess' 'Original Drawings [of] Muhammadan Architecture of
Ahmadabad.
' Darya Khan's tomb, built in 1453 during the reign of
Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad II (r.
1451-58), is composed of brick in
an imperfect square plan with dimensions of 121 x 119 feet.
The
interior space consists of a central room with the principle tomb,
and is surrounded by a corridor on all four sides.
The central area
is covered with one of the largest central domes that extends to 17
feet from its base.
Sixteen smaller domes surround the central
dome.
The principle tomb enclosed with a masonry canopy which is
supported by 12 pillars.
In the front of the building, there are
two staircases which lead to balconies that overlook the central
hall.
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