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Mausoleum 3 Km from Fatehgarh Sahib Main Road in Village Adampur

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C. 15th - 16th Cent. A.D.

It commemorates the memory of #KhwajaSaifuddin who was the son of Masoom. It was built in 15th century AD.

The structure has a ribbed dome supported on a circular dome and it is surmounted by an inverted lotus with finial on top👇 Image
The main entrance and the niches consist of multi-foliated arches and semi-circular arches at the corridors. The grave of Khwaja is situated in the interior of the tomb and the interior walls are decorated with kalasha.👇 ImageImage
There is a small courtyard in front of the grave and a circumbulatory path.

The building is constructed of lakhori bricks and lime mortar. It has wooden door and glass windows. It is plastered with lime. It has been renovated

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Architectural Style : Indo-Persian Image

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