Friday, December 28, 2012

Gumbaz, Srirangapatna, KA, India

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A 2012, Goutam Majumder ncredible India Series I love my India and so many colors she represents everyday, everywhere... Gumbuz is located near Srirantapatna town. Inside the tomb Hyder Ali has been laid to rest in the middle and on either side are the tombs of his wife Fatima Begum and son Tipu Sultan. Gumbaz has splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory. The walls inside are covered with Tipua s favorite Tiger stripes. Tipua s wife, sons and relatives are buried just outside the main structure.The housing structures adjoining Gumbaz served as Guest house for the soldiers. Next to the Gumbaz is a mosque called Masjid e aksa.58174648 N00 has added Gumbaz, Srirangapatna, KA, India at 2012 08 18 06 06 13 and tagged as ka india


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