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Important tombs in Haryana
🕌 1. Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb – Kurukshetra
- Location: Thanesar, Kurukshetra
- Built Year: Mid-17th century (during Sher Shah Suri’s reign)
- Era: Mughal Period
- Significance: Dedicated to the Sufi saint Sheikh Chilli, spiritual mentor of Mughal prince Dara Shikoh.
- Features:
  - Persian-influenced architecture
  - Includes a madrasa, Mughal gardens, and Pather Masjid
  - Intricate floral carvings and chaitya-window motifs
🏛️ 2. Ibrahim Lodi’s Tomb – Panipat
- Location: Near Tehsil Office, Panipat
- Era: Early 16th century
- Built Year: Circa 1526 (renovated during British colonial period)
- Significance: Final resting place of the last Sultan of the Lodi dynasty, defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526).
- Features:
  - Made of lakhori bricks
  - Renovated during British colonial rule
  - Symbolizes the end of Delhi Sultanate and rise of the Mughal Empire
🏰 3. Shah Quli Khan’s Tomb – Narnaul
- Location: Jal Mahal Road, Narnaul
- Era: 16th century
- Significance: Tomb of Shah Quli Khan, governor of Narnaul under Akbar.
- Features:
  - Mughal architecture with Persian elements
  - Octagonal layout with domed roof
  - Surrounded by gardens and water channels
🌿 4. Tomb of Khwaja Khizr – Sonipat
- Location: Purkhas Road, Sonipat
- Built Year: 1525 AD
- Significance: Dedicated to Khwaja Khizr, a revered figure in Islamic tradition.
- Features:
  - Red sandstone and glazed tile work
  - Arched entrances and domed ceiling
  - Peaceful ambiance, often visited for spiritual reflection
🧱 5. Tomb of Bu-Ali Shah Qalandar – Panipat
- Location: Near Dargah Char Qutub, Panipat
- Built Year: Around 13th century (approx. 700 years old)
- Significance: Sufi saint of the Chishti order, widely respected across northern India.
- Features:
  - Pilgrimage site for devotees
  - Complex includes other mazars and a small garden
  - Known for its spiritual energy and cultural legacy
July 21, 2025