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9.1.4 Sayyid Period


The Sayyid period was too short to evolve elaborate buildings, but the octagonal tombs of the time posses a distinct architectural character. The decorative features of these tombs consists of the use of blue enameled tiles enhancing the color effect. The Lotus motif crowning the tomb and free use of Guldasta’s considerably influenced the style of subsequent period.