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Zanana Rauza




Located in Fatehpur Sikri Complex, Zanana Rauza or Women’s Tomb contains the graves of the women in Sheikh Salim’s family. The building can be entered through a gateway between Sheikh Salim’s tomb and Jamat Khana (beautiful red sandstone building).

The gateway has beautiful bands of red sandstone and marble, and is adorned with small arches. The northern wall has an underground doorway to enter the house of Salim Chishti. There are two oblong champers, which is again divided into two. Grave of Bibi Mattu Lanbiri and other unknown graves are seen at the outer chamber.



Updated on 28th November, 2005
District: Agra

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