Thursday, March 4, 2010

Tomb of Ghous Mohammed, Gwalior

In the 16th century Ghous Mohammed was a Afghan Prince who later turned into a sufi saint. He had helped Babur to win the Gwalior Fort.

In Gwalior there is mausoleum built for him in the typical Mughal architecture.

Here the interesting aspect are hexagonal pillars and screens using pierced stone technique. The marvelous stone works coupled with an excellent architecture, the tomb looks gorgeous.

50 comments:

  1. interesting building

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  2. The pierced stone parts are extraordinary. Amazing details. It must have been so much work and required a certain skill as well.
    xo
    Zuzana

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  3. Impressive structure! The screens are beautiful, and all different designs!

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  4. I love the lace like work of the Mughal tombs...they had some lovely craftsmen then...do they make this still?

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  5. Great architectur and shots! Love the windows.
    Wish you a great day:-)

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  6. Gwalior it seems is a hub of culture - or was so, owing to its historical prominence!

    Good pictures!

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  7. Really amazing architecture :-)
    Great shots ...

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  8. Rajesh: Marvelous structure going into the sky.

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  9. what great architecture, nice photos! thanks for sharing!

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  10. you always share the most interesting and fascinating architecture and story.

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  11. The place is awesome!
    You right - the tomb looks gorgeous indeed!
    Happy weekend to you:)

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  12. Magnificent tomb and I like the detail you showed us.

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  13. Fascinating post and beautiful photos as always, Rajesh! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  14. Just Beautiful! Great photos and post.

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  15. it's beautiful. Love the architecture and great shots.

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  16. The stone work is amazing.

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  17. nice photo's and write up

    Menacing Clouds

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  18. The pierced stone is an amazing detail, it must have taken so much hand work to accomplish. Always an interesting visit in your blog space.

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  19. Another wonderful example of your countrys architecture and history.

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  20. Another great architecture and tomb.

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  21. The lattice work in stone is so beautiful !

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  22. Very intricate work - especially the lattice windows.

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  23. The tomb indeed looks gorgeous, Rajesh. Thanks for sharing! I wonder how many people know about such unhyped places.

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  24. What wonderful work! I wonder how many stonemasons worked on it and for how long - it looks like a lifetime's work!

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  25. Looks like I have missed this monument even though I have been to Gwalior. Beautiful pictures.

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  26. Stunning shots, Rajesh...
    Thank u very much fro your comment
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  27. That is one heck of a tomb! Beautiful structure and I really like the pierced stone screens!

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  28. It looks like a beautiful piece of art work. Its very interesting, Rajesh.

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  29. The Prince was well honoured with this architectural resting place. Imposing building, interesting information and very nice capture.

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  30. The Mughal architecture is always wonderful! This mausoleum is a good example.

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  31. Beautiful!!! Great architecture!!!

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  32. Interesting facts and great pictures of the tomb.

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  33. This is a magnificent structure! It's hard to believe that the screens are pierced stone.

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  34. A grand, impressive mausoleum! Fascinating architecture!

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  35. So much work. Construction workers in present times do not have pride in their work and it shows. These are beautiful.

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  36. Lovely shots. I was mesmerized by the details in stonework when I was in India. More pictures from my trip this wee :)

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  37. Amazing...beautiful works...

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  38. Hi Rajesh! It looks an awesome mausoleum... I wonder how will it be possible to see all these wonders in just one lifetime... ;)

    Blogtrotter 2 has moved to the Reggae Land. Enjoy and have a great week ahead!!

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  39. Wow! I'm always moved by the small stone boxes from India with the fine screen work on them. This is MOSt impressive! Can not imagine the time it took to construct each panel. Great Shadow Shot!

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  40. very beautiful photos! this tomb looks very gorgeous and magnificent!

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  41. A historical and beautiful structure!

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  42. Fantastic post, plus you always share amazing pics. Thanks.

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  43. I love the screens! they have such a delicate look

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  44. Carol: Thanks, each screen is of different design.

    Kirigalpoththa, Amy, Spiderdama, Tarun, Rakesh, Guy, Anya, Jhonny, Photo, Joo, Carver, Sylvia, eileeninmd, Eden, Sandy, Samson: Thanks for the appreciation.

    Protege, Nalini, Pearl, Shubd, LadyFi, Janice: Thanks, pierced stone work is the amazing work on this tomb.

    magiceye, Martha, Regina, Grace, Jappa, JM, Deepak, Vicky, Jeevan, Gemma, Radha, Serendipity, Sweet, BLOGitse: Thanks for the appreciation.

    Bhavesh, Mridula: Thanks. Very true, this place is little unknown.

    Trotter, biologion, Bharath, Phivos, Evelyn: Thanks for the appreciation.

    Jacob, Pam, Bhushavali, George, Cassie, Dianne: Thanks, pierced stone work is the amazing work on this tomb.

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