THIS tomb is situated about three miles to the west of the Kutb and contains the remains of the eldest son of the Emperor Shams-ud-din Altamsh,—Nasirud- din Mahmud who was created Prince of Bengal by his father. He reigned at Lakhnauti [i. e. Gour the ancient capital of Bengal) , and on his death, during the lifetime of Altamsh, was removed to Delhi, A.D. 1228. The tomb, which is called " Sultan Ghori." consists of a square enclosure with apartments on the four sides, on the west is a small moscpie made entirely of marble.
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