History, Art and Architecture Tomb of Bhambho Khan Chandio Kambar Shahdadkot Sindh

Abstract

Art and architecture of South Asia has gained its importance through histories. Moen-Jo- Daro is the example of its legacy. Gradually invasions occurred and invaders brought their features with them. Stagnant cultures are buried beneath earth which is not known to public. Bhambho Khan Chandio tomb is the part of that cultural continuity. It covers both domains of story particularly with reference to archaeology. Systematic study has been carried out by researcher for its proper documentation. The tomb has a distinctive Islamic architectural style; the structure of Bhambho Khan Chandio tomb is an amalgamation of Mughal and Kalhora style of architecture. Some elements of the tomb resemble that of Mughal era, whereas masonry, artistic features more specifically Susan Vine, Belladonna, are the influences of Kalhora style of architecture. This fusion of two different styles can be seen due to contemporary rule of Mughals in sub-contionent and Kalhoras in Simdh.