Tomb of Sher Shah Suri

The tomb of Sher Shah Suri boasts of Indo Islamic architecture style which was designed by the renowned architect- Mir Muhammad Aliwal Khan. Built between 1540 and 1545, the mausoleum is three storeys high (122 ft.) and stands proudly in the centre of an artificial square lake. For the same reason it is also locally known as the ‘Second Taj Mahal of India’. It has domes and kiosks, elaborate chhatris and spacious corridors. There are stairs on all four sides leading down to the waters of the lake. The main central structure is octagonal with a wide dome which is 22m in span. You can also find remnants of the coloured glazed glass that was used to decorate the walls and pillars. The tomb houses a total of 25 graves.