About Bakhtiyar Khan's Tomb
Bakhtiyar Khan's Tomb is a 16th-century mausoleum located in Chainpur town, Kaimur district, Bihar. Built for Bakhtiyar Khan, son-in-law of Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, it exemplifies early Afghan funerary architecture with its large dome, thick stone walls and arched entrances. Designated as a centrally protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India, it is a significant historical landmark reflecting Sur-period heritage in eastern India.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large domed stone mausoleum set in the town of Chainpur, built in Afghan architectural style. The structure features a massive central dome, arched doorways, thick masonry walls and an open surrounding area. The site is relatively quiet and uncrowded, allowing close viewing of the exterior architecture and interior chamber. The surroundings are semi-urban with local settlement and open ground, typical of a protected historic monument in a small Bihar town.
Key highlights
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16th-century tomb of Bakhtiyar Khan, son-in-law of Sher Shah Suri
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Example of Afghan funerary architecture with large central dome
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Centrally Protected Monument under Archaeological Survey of India
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Stone masonry construction with arched entrances
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Historic landmark of Chainpur town in Kaimur district
History of Bakhtiyar Khan's Tomb
The tomb was built in the 16th century for Bakhtiyar Khan, son-in-law and a general of Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri. It represents Sur-period funerary architecture in Bihar and is noted for its Afghan style dome and stone construction. The monument is listed as a centrally protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India, reflecting its historical and architectural importance in the Kaimur region.
Culture & Context
The tomb is a significant cultural and architectural landmark for Chainpur and the Kaimur region, representing the historical legacy of the Sur Empire in Bihar and serving as an example of Indo-Afghan funerary tradition.
Route
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