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The tomb of the Bahmani Sultan Ahmad Shah Wali, famous for its painted interior and still venerated as a shrine, is located at:
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Answer: Option B — Ashtur, near Bidar
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The tomb of the Bahmani Sultan Ahmad Shah I (Ahmad Shah Wali, ruled 1422-1436) is located at Ashtur, about 3 km from Bidar, in Karnataka.
About the Ashtur tombs:
- Ashtur has a group of tombs of the Bahmani Sultans, known as the "Bahmani tombs".
- There are about twelve tombs of Bahmani Sultans and members of their families.
- They are built in the Indo-Islamic style, with large domes and arches, and show Persian influence.
The tomb of Ahmad Shah Wali:
- It is a large square building with a high dome.
- Its interior is decorated with beautiful paintings in gold, red, blue and other colours, showing floral and geometric designs and Persian and Arabic calligraphy.
- The paintings are among the finest examples of Bahmani art.
- Because of Ahmad Shah's reputation for piety, his tomb is still venerated as a dargah by both Muslims and Hindus.
- An annual urs (festival) is held there, attended by people of different communities.
About Ahmad Shah Wali:
- He was devoted to Sufi saints and invited Sufis from Persia.
- He fought wars against Vijayanagara and other kingdoms.
- He was known for his piety, which earned him the title "Wali".
Other tombs at Ashtur:
- The tomb of Alauddin Ahmad Shah II, decorated with coloured tiles.
- The tomb of Humayun Shah, which was damaged by lightning.
- The tomb of Mahmud Gawan's master, Muhammad Shah III, among others.
About Bidar:
- It is in north-eastern Karnataka.
- It was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom and later of the Barid Shahi Sultanate.
- Its monuments include the Bidar Fort, the Rangin Mahal, the Solah Khamba Mosque and the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan.
About Gulbarga:
It was the first Bahmani capital; it has the tombs of the early Bahmani Sultans (the Haft Gumbaz) and the dargah of Gesu Daraz.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Gulbarga has the tombs of the earlier Sultans.
- ✗Daulatabad and Bijapur are not the location of this tomb.
Quick tip
Remember: Ahmad Shah Wali's tomb = Ashtur, near Bidar (painted interior; still venerated as a dargah); Gulbarga = Haft Gumbaz (early Bahmani tombs).
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