The Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus And Legendry muscian Tansen

The Old City of Gwalior.


Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus
Dargah(Mazar) of legendry Sufi Saint Janab Mohammad Ghaus is situated in the east ans central part of the city ,now is hand over to ASI by the MP government.
helped Babur annex the Gwalior Fort. According to local folklore, he also granted the boon of a son to Tansen’s parents, and is therefore venerated as Tansen’s janma daata (the giver of life). According to another version, Mohammad Ghaus was an Afghan prince .

Whatever be the truth, his mazaar (tomb) suggests that he was a man held in great esteem. Designed in the typical Mughal style, the tomb is a grand structure that arrests one’s attention.
The path leading to it is flanked by a garden decorated with roses and other flowers. As you enter the premises, to your right is a dilapidated mosque that was built during Akbar’s reign. It is frequented even today, especially on Friday, when namaaz (prayer) is offered.

Built in the lmiddle 16th century, the tomb is square-shaped it contain 8 huge Minar(Tower) four in the corner and four in the middle and a huge “Gummad”(dome)in the center coverd by eight Minars ,. The tomb is a pilgrimage centre for both the Hindus and the Muslims. State government and oraganise a every year “URS MUBARAK” function programmme on the occasion of birthday anniversary of him

Tomb of Tansen
Right next to the tomb of Mohammad Ghaus is the mazaar (tomb) of the most famous legendry classical musician at the court(DARBAR) of Emperor Akbar. Regarded as one of the nine jewels of the court, Tansen was an exponent of the dhrupad style (Check our Music & Dance section for details). Legend has it that by the intense allure of his mellifluous voice - Tansen could make thunderclouds appear, followed by rain. His ragas (melodies) caused lamps to light up and held animals and birds spellbound.

Tansen Sangeet Samaroh -- The Musical Festival of Gwalior
The tomb – built in the 17th century is set in a beautiful garden, and is the venue for a music festival, the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh – held every years September or December. However, it is not nearly as impressive as the tomb of Mohammad Ghaus.
But this seems to have been Tansen’s intention: he did not want his tomb to surpass Mohammad Ghaus’ Tomb in grandeur or beauty.

The tamarind tree that you now see beside his grave has replaced an earlier one that grew near the grave, and was believed to possess magical properties. Whoever chewed upon its leaves acquired an exceptionally clear and honeyed voice.

Masjid is also in the campus just infront of the tomb of Ghaus in the right side .Muslims and followers of “Islam” are offer special NAMAJ of JUMAH every Friday.

The tomb is totally covered by infractions and illegal people by amking homes and market.Local market is HAGIRA BAAJAR” .it is very crowded market there is no official building near Dargah of Lord Ghaus. Fort of Gwalior