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Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. [A-Hgunt, 1907- 



orders to build this magnificent carvan^ierai. It was completed 

 Tinder the superinteudeace of Mehtapur Mai (?) and Har Das 



inA.H. 11 ...... ■ 





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(2) The tonib of Ibrahim Shah. 



Mr. Garrick^ has made two regretable mistakes in connec- 

 tion with this buildinof, and I am at a loss to understand what led 



him to do so. First, he calls the buildinp^ to be the tomb of Sher 

 Shah's great-grandfather, Hasan Shah. Second, he says that it 

 was built bj one Sher Shah, resident of a village called Simla, 

 how belonging to the Raja of Khetri, and not by Sher Shah, the 

 king- The inscription in Persian over the easfc doorway states 

 in plain words 'that it was erected by Farid (Sher Shah, the king), 

 the son of Hasan Sar and grandson of Ibrahim, over the grave of 

 his grandfather. 



' The tomb is a very fine specimen of the later Pathan style 

 and is characterized by its massive outlines and exquisite details. 

 It is situated on an elevated teiTace and looks so granJ, and at the 

 same time so picturesque that it quite justifies the eulogium more 

 than once passed on the works of these Pathans, *^ They designed 

 like Titans and finished like jewellers." The building is of consi- 

 derable dimensions. Its base is a perfect square, measuring 34' 6'' 

 between the walls which are 11' in thickness. The interior is 

 surmounted by a dome 48' in diameter, and there is a gradual 

 transition from the square base to the circular plan of the dome 

 through successive octagonal and sixteen-sided figures. Octagonal 

 kiosks supported by pillars richly carved cluster round the drum 

 of the dome. 



the east is open and tlie other two towards north and south are 

 closed hy jali screens. The west wall has no opening, but on the 

 outside is a blind doorway similar to others. The dome is not 

 pierced by any windows, but considerable light is let in through 

 the windows. The sarcophagus is of beautiful marble and dn its 

 details bears striking resemblance to that of 'Isa Khan's tomb 

 at Delhi. A little piece of blue tile work inside the dome shows 

 that originally there was a regular batid of that sort of work for 

 the decoi ation of the hall. The building is in an excellent state of 

 preservation and needs little repairs. 



The tomb Has some inscriptions which i^ead as follows : 



Over the east doorway 



Text. 



The building has three doorways, the one facing 



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I Fi.r some of my remarks on this building, Tarn indebted to Mr. W, H. 

 Nu-holl»4, AictsBological Surveyor, U.F. aiid Pan jab, ia wLose company I 

 vibited ih^ jvlacse. ... 



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