History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v2.c29.22

v2.c29.22

The tombs, too, of the Barîd Shâhî dynasty, which reigned in Bîdar from A.D. 1492-1609, are of considerable splendour, and rival those of Golkonda in extent. The tomb of Amîr Barîd Shâhî, the second of this dynasty (1504-1538), about half a mile to the west of the city, stands on a large solid platform, and is nearly 57 ft. square, with walls 9 ft. 8 in. thick, which rise to a height of 57 ft. from the platform, and are crowned with a sort of honeysuckle border. The dome is about 37 ft. in height and is ornamented inside with belts of coloured tiles, and further decorated with interlaced Arabic sentences.²