Bakhtiyar Khan Tomb — Attraction in Bihar

The Tomb of Bakhtiyar Khan is a tomb located in the Kaimur district of the Indian state of Bihar.1 It is a monument of national importance.[3]

Tomb of Bakhtiar Khan Tomb of Bakhtiyar khan.jpg The gateway which is located on the Eastern side of the tomb. The tomb is seen in the background Location Chainpur, Kaimur district, Bihar, India Coordinates 25°1′51″N 83°29′18″E Architectural style(s) Indo-Islamic architecture History Edit The tomb inscription does not contain a date of construction. From the style of construction, it can be inferred that it was built during the same period as the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri.[4] It is generally accepted that it was constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries.[5]

Architecture Edit It is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The tomb is an octagonal building, situated on a low plinth. The gateway is on the Eastern side of the tomb.[6]

The tomb inscription contains verses from the Quran.[1] There are about thirty graves within the tomb. In addition, there are some graves in the outer courtyard.[1]

Location Edit It is located on the outskirts of Chainpur,[4] a few kilometres west of the district...

The Tomb of Mohamad Bakhtiyar Khan near the hill adjacent to Madurana village in Chanpur block of Kaimur district. This Tomb is located 4 kilometers from Chanpur and 16 km from the district headquarter Bhabua. A small river flows adjacent to the tomb. The site is a tomb made by Bakhtiar Khan in 1568, sixteenth century. It was made by him for his last funeral after his death. The tomb is 88×70 sqr meters in area. The outer radius of the dome is 42 meters. There are 30 grave platforms in it. Mazar is open six sides, the entrance is to the east, and a total of twenty-two doors. This tomb was declared of national importance under ASI and Remains Act 1958. According to Archaeological Buchanan, Bakhtiar Khan was the father of Fateh Khan, who had married the daughter of...

This is the tomb of general of Sher Shah Suri named Bakhtiyar Khan . Situated in chainpur,near bhabua in district kaimoor. This is just like replica of sher Shah Suri tomb. This tomb is now protected under National importance by the govt of India . Go and check...