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At
a
distance
of
1
km
from
Gwalior
Fort
and
3
km
from
Gwalior
Junction,
Tombs
of
Mohammed
Ghaus
&
Tansen
are
situated
in
the
town
of
Gwalior,
Madhya
Pradesh.
Well
known
for
its
architecture,
the
tomb
complex
is
one
of
the
prominent
sightseeing
attractions
in
Gwalior.
The
Tomb
of
Mohammad
Ghaus
was
built
in
16th
century
AD
during
the
Akbar's
rule.
Ghaus
Mohammed
was
an
Afghan
Prince
who
later
converted
into
a
Sufi
saint.
According
to
legend,
Mohammad
Ghaus
assisted
Babur
when
he
was
conquered
the
fort
of
Gwalior
in
1526
CE.
The
Sufi
saint
who
belongs
to
16th
century
occupies
an
important
position
in
the
history
of
Mughal
India
and
is
said
to
have
had
great
influence
over
Mughal
emperors
like
Babur
and
Humayun.
Tomb
of
Ghaus
Mohammed
is
a
prominent
pilgrimage
center
of
both
Muslims
and
Hindus.
The
structure
of
this
tomb
is
typical
Mughal
architecture
with
hexagonal
pillars
stand
at
each
of
its
four
corners.
The
building
is
square
in
plan
and
topped
by
a
square
dome
decorated
with
blue
ceramic
tiles.
It
has
hexagonal
domed
kiosks
at
its
corners
together
with
sloping
eaves
that
project
from
exterior.
The
tomb
walls
feature
intricate
carvings
and
latticework.
The
Memorial
of
Tansen,
also
known
as
the
Tomb
of
Tansen,
is
located
in
the
vicinity
of
Muhammad
Ghaus
Tomb.
Tansen
was
the
famous
musician
and
one
among
the
nine
jewels
of
Akbar's
court.
He
is
among
the
most
influential
personalities
in
North
Indian
tradition
of
Hindustani
classical
music.
Tansen
is
remembered
for
his
epic
Dhrupad
compositions,
creating
several
new
ragas,
as
well
as
for
writing
two
classic
books
on
music
Sri
Ganesh
Stotra
and
Sangita
Sara.
He
was
buried
near
to
his
guru
and
this
burial
site
is
a
beautiful
piece
of
architecture.
Surrounded
by
gardens,
the
Tomb
of
Tansen
is
of
typical
Mughal
architectural
style.
The
tomb
also
serves
as
a
part
of
the
living
cultural
heritage
of
Gwalior.
Every
year
in
the
month
of
November
/
December,
a
national
level
annual
Tansen
Music
Festival
is
held
at
the
place
to
venerate
this
great
musician.
In
this
grand
festival,
many
renowned
classical
singers
from
all
across
the
country
come
and
deliver
powerful
performances,
building
a
beautiful
and
a
serene
atmosphere.
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