Chor Gumbad, Gulbarga - A Tomb with four miniature tombs on the rooftop

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Chor Gumbad - The lone tomb which is built on the west of the Gulbarga fort on the top hill. The tomb has some finest stucco on its ceilings and the jalis. Chor Gumbad does not house a grave, but is perhaps a victory monument.

Chor Gumbad, Gulbarga - A Tomb with four miniature tombs on the rooftop

Chor Gumbad, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

The unique and beautifully set piece of architecture dome suggests it may have been constructed by Ahmad Shah to honor his victory over his brother Firuz Shah. The tomb has an entrance to the east, facing the Gulbarga fort. The ceiling of the dome is decorated with a band of stucco scrolls, from which emerge large leaf shaped tree design filled with scrolls. There are steps that lead to an upper corridor, evidently meant for ladies of the Bahmani court. On the rooftop there are small tombs on the four corners with domes and small corner minarets.

Chor Gumbad, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

A view of Gulbarga city from Chor Gumbad

Inside view of Chor Gumbad

Chor Gumbad, Gulbarga

A view of Gulbarga City from Chor Gumbad, Gulbarga

Love Story that destroy the Monument

My Brother reading Love Stories

Trying few Sunset Shots at Chor Gumbad

Our ride Partner!

This lone tomb is visible while traveling in train close by Gulbarga Station which indicate that you are about to visit the Sufi Gulbarga City.
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