Tomb of Hoshang Shah

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Mandu (Madhya Pradesh)

The tomb of Hoshang Shah is square in plan, with well-proportioned and artistic arched openings on three sides supporting the marble dome above. The mausoleum stands on a square marble platform. The walls are 9.6 meters high from the platform. Tomb's interior is 14.9 sq. meter. Externally, the dome is flat and heavy, adorned with small domed turrets at the four corners. The tomb is influenced by Hindu style of architecture.

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