Notes on the architectural achievements of Sayyid Dynasty

Notes on the architectural achievements of Sayyid Dynasty

The period of the Sayyid was a period of disorder and war. The historical buildings constructed during this period can just be called an unsuccessful imitation of the Khilji buildings.

Because of the lack of financial resources, the buildings were constructed of very low standard material. Today only their ruins can be seen. The main buildings and cities of this period are the following:

(i) City of Khizrabad and Mubarakabad:

During this period Khizr Khan built the city of Khizrabad and Mubarakshah the city of Mubarakbad.

(ii) Tomb of Sultan Mubarakshah:

The tomb of Sultan Mubarakshah is situated in the village of Mubarakpur, surrounded by high verandahs. The top of the dome was decorated with ‘Deepak’ (or lamp). This building is so high that visitors see it with difficulty.

(iii) Tomb of Mohammad Shah:

Another famous Sayyid building is Tomb of Mohammad Shah. It is a building with eight sides. An effort is made to lessen the defect of excessive height of the Tomb of Mubarakshah.