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| Tomb of Sher Shah |
The magnificent mausoleum of Sher Shah in the town is one of the noblest specimens of
Pathan architecture in India. It stands in the middle of a tank.
Rohtas Fort
One of the most interesting places in Bihar is the ancient hill fort situated on Kaimur hills,
some 1490 ft above sea level. It is 70 km away from Sasaram.
Tomb of Hasan Khan Suri
In the centre of the historical town is the mausoleum of Hasan Khan Suri, the father of
Emperor Sher Shah (1538 AD).The tomb consists of an octagonal hall surmounted by a large
dome and is surrounded by an arcade which is crowned on each side by three small domes.
Tomb of Salim Shah
In the middle of a large tank, about half a mile to the north-west of Shershah's tomb, is situated the tomb of his son, Emperor Salim Shah.
Tomb of Alawal Khan
Outside the town to the south is the tomb of Alawal Khan. Khan was the officer in charge
of the building of Sher Shah's mausoleum and took advantage of his position to appropriate
the finest stone for his own tomb.
Mundeshwari Mandir
Mundeshwari temple is one of the oldest Hindu monuments in Bihar. It is located on the
summit of an isolated hill, seven miles north west of Bhabhua, the headquarters town of
Kaimur district. Kaimur is adjacent to Rohtas. The nearest railway station is Bhabhua Road. The
temple is in the shape of an octagon. Octagonal ground plan for a temple is rather rare. |
