Gumbaz

Gumbaz is the 18th-century mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali and mother Fakr-Un-Nisa, located in Srirangapatna, Mandya District, Karnataka. Built in 1784 in Indo-Islamic style, it features a large dome on pillars, ebony doors inlaid with ivory, and interiors with tiger-stripe decoration. Set within a landscaped garden containing graves of Tipu's family, it is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India and is a prominent heritage attraction near Mysuru.

Visitors can expect a domed mausoleum set in a well-maintained landscaped garden with cypress-lined pathways. The structure has a large dome supported by 36 pillars, arched verandahs, and polished granite pillars. Inside are the graves of Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and Fakr-Un-Nisa covered with cloth, along with other family members' graves in the garden. Interiors show tiger-stripe wall paintings and inlaid ebony doors. The site is quiet and allows sightseeing, photography of exteriors and garden walks.

Gumbaz was built in 1784 by Tipu Sultan as a mausoleum for his father Hyder Ali, who died in 1782. Tipu Sultan was later buried here after his death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799, along with his mother Fakr-Un-Nisa. The structure exemplifies Indo-Islamic architecture of the late 18th century and is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

The mausoleum is an important example of Indo-Islamic funerary architecture in Karnataka, noted for its dome, ivory-inlaid ebony doors and tiger-motif decoration associated with Tipu Sultan. It serves as a memorial to the rulers of Mysore and is visited for its architectural and heritage value within the historic town of Srirangapatna.