The tomb of Hoshang Shah

The tomb of Hoshang Shah

Hoshang Shah's Tomb is regarded as India's first marble tomb that was the tomb of Hoshang Shah. The tomb is a marble construction in honor of Hoshang Shah who holds a significant position in the history of India. It is noted that the tomb was constructed in the 15th century.

The tomb of Hoshang Shah is considered to be India’s first marble tomb and the construction dates back to the 15th century. This imposing tomb was a talk of the town when it was made and before the construction of Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan even sent his architect Ustad Hamid and the team to examine the intricacies and the unique architectural elements which mostly pertain to Afghan art style architecture. It is one of those places to visit in Mandu which brings proud to the state. Hoshang Shah (Alp Khan) (1406-35) was the first formally appointed Sultan of the Malwa Sultanate of Central India.[1][2] Also called Hushang Shah Gori, he was known as Alp Khan before he took on the title Hoshang Shah after being crowned the ruler of Malwa. Alp Khan's father Dilawar Khan Ghori had belonged to the court of Firozshah Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi. Dilawar Khan Gori was appointed governor of Malwa probably by Firuz of the house of Tughlaq, but made himself independent of the Delhi Sultanate for all practical purposes in 1401. Thus he had practically come to Mandu in 1401 as the first King of Malwa, although he did not declare himself a king.


Address:

Jahaj Mahal Internal Rd, Mandu, Mandav, Madhya Pradesh 454010, India

Type:

Monuments

Country:

India

State:

Madhya Pradesh

District:

Dhar