The tomb is a double structure plan in a square form. It is constructed over a high platform with series of cells with arched openings in a drop arched form. The openings are enhanced with red sandstone and beige colored sandstone. The tomb is named after Abdal Rehim khan.
Some Interesting Facts!!
1) Rehim was one
of the nine Diwans, also known as “Navratna” in the court of king Akbar. The names of other "ratnas" were
- Abul Fazl
- Faizi
- Mian Tansen
- Birbal
- Raja Todar Mal
- Raja Man Singh
- Abdul Rahim
Khan-I-Khan
- Fagir Aziao Din
- Mullan Do Piaza
2) Rehim Khan was a Iranian by
origin and Muslim by religion but he loved the Indian culture and he was also a great devotee of Lord Krishna.
Says Rahim, when you are introduced to an important/rich person, do not ignore or forget your poor friends for if,for example you need a needle to successfully complete a job, of what use is a sword.
रहिमन धागा प्रेम का, मत तोड़ो चटकाय,टूटे से फिर न जुड़े, जुड़े गाँठ पड़ जाये Says Rahim, don't allow the (delicate) thread of love (between individuals) to snap. Once it snaps, it cannot be re-joined and if you do re-join it, there is a knot in it.
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