Narnaul, Mahendragarh, Haryana
Department of Archaeology and Museums, Haryana
The Chor Gumbad stands majestically on a rocky hill to the north of Narnaul town. Today, the entire hilly area has been developed into a park by the district administration.
Because of its prominent location, Chor Gumbad is often referred to as the “signboard of Narnaul.” The structure is a well-planned, square-shaped monument consisting of a single chamber with four minarets at each corner. From the outside, it appears to be a double-storeyed structure due to the open verandah that runs around it.
Over time, the monument is believed to have been used as a hideout by thieves and highwaymen, which likely led to its popular present-day name, Chor Gumbad. It was originally built by the Afghan noble Jamal Khan as his tomb. The low dome and ogee arches reflect architectural features typical of the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351–88 CE)