Hoshang Shah’s Tomb
E463504
Hoshang Shah’s Tomb is a 15th-century marble mausoleum in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, renowned as one of India’s earliest and finest examples of Afghan-influenced Islamic architecture.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hoshang Shah’s Tomb canonical | 1 |
| Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Mandu | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4664580 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hoshang Shah’s Tomb Context triple: [Mandu, famousMonument, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb]
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A.
Mariam-uz-Zamani's Tomb
Mariam-uz-Zamani's Tomb is a Mughal-era mausoleum near Agra built for Emperor Akbar’s wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani (also known as Jodha Bai), noted for its blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.
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B.
Shah Cheragh Shrine
Shah Cheragh Shrine is a major Shia Muslim pilgrimage site and funerary monument in Shiraz, renowned for its dazzling mirrored interior and religious significance.
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C.
Tomb of Salim Chishti
The Tomb of Salim Chishti is a revered 16th-century Sufi saint’s mausoleum in Fatehpur Sikri, famed for its exquisite white marble architecture and status as a major pilgrimage site.
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D.
Apak Khoja Mausoleum
The Apak Khoja Mausoleum is a prominent 17th-century Islamic tomb complex near Kashgar in Xinjiang, China, renowned for its ornate tiled architecture and status as one of the region’s most important religious and historical sites.
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E.
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis is a famed medieval funerary complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, renowned for its richly decorated mausoleums and exquisite Timurid-era tilework.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hoshang Shah’s Tomb Target entity description: Hoshang Shah’s Tomb is a 15th-century marble mausoleum in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, renowned as one of India’s earliest and finest examples of Afghan-influenced Islamic architecture.
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A.
Mariam-uz-Zamani's Tomb
Mariam-uz-Zamani's Tomb is a Mughal-era mausoleum near Agra built for Emperor Akbar’s wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani (also known as Jodha Bai), noted for its blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.
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B.
Shah Cheragh Shrine
Shah Cheragh Shrine is a major Shia Muslim pilgrimage site and funerary monument in Shiraz, renowned for its dazzling mirrored interior and religious significance.
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C.
Tomb of Salim Chishti
The Tomb of Salim Chishti is a revered 16th-century Sufi saint’s mausoleum in Fatehpur Sikri, famed for its exquisite white marble architecture and status as a major pilgrimage site.
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D.
Apak Khoja Mausoleum
The Apak Khoja Mausoleum is a prominent 17th-century Islamic tomb complex near Kashgar in Xinjiang, China, renowned for its ornate tiled architecture and status as one of the region’s most important religious and historical sites.
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E.
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis is a famed medieval funerary complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, renowned for its richly decorated mausoleums and exquisite Timurid-era tilework.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Islamic monument
ⓘ
heritage structure ⓘ mausoleum ⓘ tomb ⓘ |
| access | open to visitors ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Afghan style
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Indo-Islamic architecture ⓘ Islamic architecture ⓘ |
| associatedDynasty | Khilji rulers of Malwa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| burialPlaceOf | Hoshang Shah NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| completionCentury | 15th century ⓘ |
| constructionStartCentury | 15th century ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Hoshang Shah NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| domeMaterial | marble ⓘ |
| domeType | hemispherical dome ⓘ |
| era | Malwa Sultanate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| floorMaterial | marble ⓘ |
| governingBody | Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCenotaph | true ⓘ |
| hasCourtyard | true ⓘ |
| hasDecoration |
calligraphic inscriptions
ⓘ
geometric motifs ⓘ |
| hasDome | true ⓘ |
| hasEntrance | arched doorway ⓘ |
| hasMihrab | false ⓘ |
| hasMinarets | true ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | Monument of National Importance (India) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenceOn | Taj Mahal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Dhar district
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
India ⓘ Madhya Pradesh ⓘ Mandu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | white marble ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Hoshang Shah NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | Jami Masjid, Mandu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Afghan-influenced architectural features
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early use of marble in Indian Islamic funerary architecture ⓘ finely carved marble lattice work ⓘ symmetrical composition ⓘ |
| partOf | Mandu monuments complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| plan | square ⓘ |
| region | Central India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Islam ⓘ |
| roofFeature | small domed kiosks (chhatris) ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| visitedBy | architects of Shah Jahan’s court ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Hoshang Shah’s Tomb Description of subject: Hoshang Shah’s Tomb is a 15th-century marble mausoleum in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, renowned as one of India’s earliest and finest examples of Afghan-influenced Islamic architecture.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Mandu