Historical Monuments / Forts / Palaces / Places to Visit in Malda

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From architectural viewpoint, it can be stated that Eklakhi Mausoleum is the oldest identified brick structure in West Bengal. It is characterised by thick walls, octagonal curve towers, soil relief decoration and multiple lines of mouldings. Eklakhi Mausoleum is the first monument in Bengal which used glazed tiles. Eklakhi Mausoleum also set an example of single doomed structure in West Bengal. It not only demonstrates Bengali art, but also exhibit Mughal architecture.

The construction of Gumti Gate is marked by Mughal architectural style. Gumti Gateway consist of a brick made room with 7.60 square meter wall. The exterior of the building has four entrances. The east and west entrance is bordered by lined turrets and at every corners of the building there are towers. On every side of the entrances, there are pleated columns of stonework and a building, having decorated cornice. The structure of Gumti Gate is covered by a single roof, which was created on squinches