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The Hadira (Hazira) Tomb is a Mughal-period funerary monument located on the banks of the River Bein at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district of Punjab. Constructed between 1590-1625 CE, the tomb is an octagonal, double-storied structure crowned with a hemispherical dome and approached through pointed arched openings. Built of lakhori bricks with red sandstone and lime plaster, it preserves traces of decorative plasterwork and paintings. The monument is protected by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Punjab.

Tomb of ustad is located in Hadironwala Bagh complex along with Tomb of Ustad. Raised on an octagonal platform the tomb is approached by a double flight of steps on the north and south sides of the platform. The platform accommodates the crypt of the tomb, entered through south side under the staircase. This tomb is octagonal in form, with four large and four short sides (known as Baghdadi octagon). Each larger face of the octagon has a large rectangular recess spanning the height of the structure with a doorway and a ventilator while the smaller one has recessed arches on two levels. All three doorways with the exception of south have been covered with trellis work. Two staircases each are located on north and south side of the tomb lead to the upper recesses with one on extreme north side leads to the roof level. Interiors of the dome are lined with deep niches of varying sizes on two levels. The interior is spanned with a domical roof and the walls have marble like coating on them with a few surfaces covered with inscriptions. Highly decorative (yellow, blue and green) glazed tile work is located on the spandrels of arches and the middle panels on the exterior façade. A few surfaces are also covered with paintings. The inscription on the tomb mentions the tomb as Muhammad Mumin al-Husayni's Tomb. Tomb of Shagird stand in close vicinity to the Tomb of Ustad, in Hadironwala Bagh complex. The tomb stands on a square platform paneled with deep niches on all four sides. Steps located on all four sides of the platform provide access to the tomb. This tomb is square in plan on the outside and octagonal on the inside with all four corners punctuated by octagonal turrets at each corner covered with cupolas. Each side of the square is marked with deep recessed opening housing doorways, with main entrance on the south. A staircase on the south side, near the entrance leads to the roof. Octagon shaped interior of the tomb has large recesses located diagonally at lower level while the upper level has continuous niches. 6 Sarcophagi present in the centre of the room. Interiors are plastered and adorned with inscriptions from Quran along with some paintings. A dome spans the interior of the tomb, covered with an inverted lotus and a finial. Almost all the surfaces of tomb are profusely decorated with panels of glazed tile work in various colours, which forms the main feature of the tomb. An Inscription on the tomb mentions Haji Jamal’s Tomb.

Located in Nakodar (Amardas Colony) in Jalandhar district of Punjab, this funerary complex comprises two Mughal-period tombs traditionally known as the tombs of Ustad and Shagird (Teacher and Disciple). The tomb of Muhammad Momin al-Husayni dates to 1021 AH (1612–13 CE), while the tomb of his disciple Haji Jamal was constructed in 1057 AH (1656–57 CE). Distinguished by octagonal and square plans respectively, both tombs display refined glazed-tile decoration and Quranic inscriptions. The monuments stand opposite each other within the remains of a former garden setting and are under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India (Chandigarh Circle).

Harsh ka Tila is an extensive archaeological mound located near the Sheikh Chilli complex in Thanesar in Kurukshetra district of Haryana. Identified with ancient Sthanesvara, the site has yielded structural remains and artefacts from successive historical periods through systematic excavations. Objects recovered from Harsh ka Tila and nearby Bhagwanpura are displayed in the site museums within the Sheikh Chilli complex. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (Chandigarh Circle).

Haryana (Architectural Drawings)