Tomb of Salabat Khan II

Tomb Of Salabat Khan II

The Tomb of Salabat Khan II is also commonly but mistakenly known as Chandbiwi's Mahel, Chand Bibi Palace or similar variations.[1] It is a three-storey stone structure situated on the crest of a hill, 13 km from Ahmednagar city in the state of Maharashtra, India,

The tomb is about 3080 feet above sea level on the top of a hill, 700 - 800 feet above the city, offering good views of the surrounding landscape and visible from almost anywhere in the city.[2]

View around 1920

It is believed that the structure was planned to be seven-storey but only three were built. The building is plain and having eight sided platform. By the simple contrivance of a stone terrace built about twelve feet high and 100 yards broad, the tomb seems to rise with considerable dignity from the centre of an octagon. The tomb has angular holes so has been given that rise so during sunset, sun light falls on it.

Salabat Khan II

Salabat Khan II, was a minister of the fourth Nizam shah, Murtaza who ascended the throne in 1565. A great statesman, Salabat Khan was appointed minister in 1579, after the half-mad Murtaza put to death his regent, Changiz Khan, in a fit of suspicion and rage. Salabat Khan was respected and loved by the people of Ahmednagar.

Chand Bibi

Chand Bibi (1550–1599 CE) was an Indian Muslim woman warrior who acted as the Regent of Ahmednagar (1596–99) during her son Murtazi's minority. She is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar. She was ultimately killed by an enraged mob of her own troops.

References

  1. ↑ "Salabat Khan II". Islamic Culture. 18: 199. January 1944. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  2. ↑ Chand Bibi Palace


Coordinates: 19°05′38″N 74°50′24″E / 19.094°N 74.840°E / 19.094; 74.840

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