Tomb of Ustad and Shagird

Tomb of Ustad and Shagird

Tombs of Ustad - Shagird are Mughal period monuments situated in village Talania of Sirhind-Fategarh, Punjab, India. Sirhind was a popular town during Mughal period. It was situated on the Delhi to Lahore Highway.

There are two tombs situated at a distance of about one kilometre west of Rauza Sharif in village Talanian, these are commonly known as the tombs of Ustad Syad Khan[6] (master mason) and Shagird (apprentice mason).[7] It is said that these buildings were constructed by them during their lifetime, some times in the 16th century. The tombs separated from each other by a distance of about 200 metres, are fair examples of contemporary architectural skill, including glazed ornamentation. The design of two are identical but there are few differences in minor details. The building of Ustad’s tomb has been protected[8] under the Punjab Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964.


Address:

48, Amardas Colony, Nakodar, Punjab 144040, India

Type:

Monuments

Country:

India

State:

Punjab

District:

Fatehgarh Sahib