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Isa
Khan 's Tomb is located just outside of
Humayun 's tomb chamber in New Delhi. It
was built in honor of Isa Khan, a courageous
and brave noble under Sher Shah, the Afghan
leader who had overthrown Humayun. It was
built in 1547, in an octagonal structure.
It is an architectural gem in Islamic art
in India and remained a model falls between
the ruling families in his time. , Dit-on,
inspired by the tomb of Sikandar Lodi, which
is 300 years older than the Isa Khan tomb,
it can boast of having more graceful proportions.
The 'chhatris 'or small kiosks and pinnacles
around the dome, which were introduced here
look very elegant. |
