Tomb of Shamsher Khan (Batala)

Tomb of Shamsher Khan is a mausoleum and historic site located in Batala, in the Indian state of Punjab.

Situated upon a raised platform, the tomb is octagonal in plan, with each side featuring two rows of recessed arches.

[1][2] An inscription, carved near the entrance of the southern tomb, states that Shamsher Khan had built a reservoir, a mosque, and a garden in Batala in 1589–90, during the reign of Akbar.

The only contemporary source in which the name appears is the Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh, where it is noted that he was an eunuch who served as the superintendent of the exchequer in 1577–78.

A low wall runs around it, with a mihrab (prayer-niche) carved into its western side.

The interior as well as the exterior of the mausoleum contained painted floral, geometric, and calligraphic designs.

Tomb of Shamsher Khan