Tomb of a Dog / 'Kutha Ka Qabr'

In Indian history, it was very common for Muslim rulers to raise tombs for themselves and also for their relatives but a tomb for a dog is something many would not have come across & may find it weird.

But here in Bidar in Karnataka state of India which is bestowed with many such magnificent tombs belonging to the rulers of the erstwhile Bahmani and Barid Shahi dynasties, there lies a "Kutha Ka Qabr" or "Tomb of a Dog", which is a small tomb dedicated to a devoted dog, which was killed by its master unknowingly.

This tomb of the dog has not got its due owing to the significance attached to the tombs of great rulers of the dynasties which ruled Bidar.

The tomb of the dog is located to the west of Ibrahim Barid’s tomb in the city. Ibrahim Barid was a ruler of Barid dynasty.

A Karnataka Tourism booklet says there is history behind the tomb. The booklet adds that a devoted dog saved the life of its master but was killed by its master under the mistaken impression that it had harmed his friend.

Later, learning about the dog’s devotion to him, the Muslim master raised a tomb over its grave. Read more.......In remembrance of a devoted pet

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