Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Anonymous Lodi Tomb, Sikandra, Agra

Date: 14th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and Harsh

Fee: Rs 15 for Akbar Tomb.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small Snacks available.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Mariam Tomb, Akbar Tomb, Kanch Mahal.

The tomb of unknown noble and his consort is located in the complex Akbar tomb, Sikandra.
The tomb is of square in plan but its angles are chamfered to give an octagonal appearance. This is the style of  Bhagdadi Muthamman plan which was popularly used by mughals. The interior has an octagonal hall and four octagonal rooms in the corners. The tomb is assumed to be built during the period of Ibrahim Lodi but no records of who was buried here is found.

Few pics from the place.





If one is visiting Akbar tomb this can also be given a look as its in the same complex beside the ticket counter.

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