Bahmani Tombs
The Bahmani tombs complex at Bidar is the necropolis of the Bahmani dynasty, located in Bidar, in the Indian state of Karnataka.
| Bahmani tombs | |
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The Bahmani tombs; The partially collapsed tomb of Humayun Shah is seen in the foreground | |
| Type | necropolis |
| Location | Bidar, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 17.915°N 77.561°E |
| Built | 15th and 16th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Indo-Islamic architecture |
Built during the 15th and 16th centuries, the tombs are an example of a distinct Indo-Islamic style of architecture unique to the Deccan, drawing heavily from Persian architecture, with considerable Hindu influences.
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