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Barid Shahi Tombs
Towards the beginning of the 15th century, a new line of rulers, the Baridis gained control of the territory around Bidar. Their tombs stand is a necropolis just west of the city walls. The tomb seen here on the right is of Khan Jahan, brother of Amir I, the second Baridi sultan. It stands on a high platform in the middle of the walled garden which has elaborate walkways and water channels. The tomb walls have two tiers of double arches decorated with incised plasterwork. The panel above central arch has three symmetrical diagonal squares. The flattish dome rises above a high parapet with corner finials. The simple structure on the left, called Barber's tomb has a dome raised on an unusually high, octagonal neck.