Tomb of Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar (1549-1626 AD) was the minister of Nizamshahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar and the commander-in-chief of army who played a vital role in political history of Deccan. The mausoleum is constructed on a high square platform in basalt. It is square on plan and the facade is pierced with three arches on each side. The central arch is adorned with beautiful jali work dominated by geometrical motifs, while the flanking ones are false arches. The facade is decorated with recesses and cusped arches. The central arch on the south acts as the entrance. Each arch is provided with stylised flower petals hanging on inner side further enriched with delicate lace like pattern in plaster tracery. The bracketed cornice and eaves are still intact. Above the cornice, the walls are crowned with a parapet of trefoil design. The portion above these arches on each side is provided with a row of miniature false arches. The dome is surmounted by a tall graceful finial surmounted by a metal crescent. Kiosks are provided on all four corners above broad lintels. The dome is huge, hemispherical and bulbous in shape, has a constricted base with lotus petals encircled as a border in its lower portion. The sarcophagus of the tomb is of polished black stone. The tomb of Malik Amber is a true reflection of builders personality- simple yet classy and elegant, remains a classic example of Nizamshahi architecture.