Bara Khamba,Kagarol
The monument known as Bara Khambha is situated close to the north side of the Kagarol at a distance of 25 km south-west from Agra. It is the mausoleum of Sheikh Amber who was a great saint during Akbar's period. The mausoleum stands on a double platform, over which twelve pillars carry the domical roof, hence the name Bara Khamba. The central chamber has three other cenotaphs, which may contain relics of the Sheikh's relatives.
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