Purana Madarsa

• Built in 1450 under the aegis of MahmoodKhilji I of the Malwa Sultanate, this elegant structure is actually the tomb of a mudarris (teacher) and the aalim (vice –chancellor) of the darooluloom (university) which was functional during this period, and the ruins of which can be seen in the vicinity. 
• The term madarsa is a misnomer; it probably got associated with this monument due to the presence of a madarasa in the surrounding area. 
• The walls of the tomb boast of intricately carved jaalis in which the six pointed star, analogous to the Star of David, finds ardent expression along with other decorative motifs. 
• Roundels with beautifully carved flowers adorn the upper portion of the interior and exterior walls.

• The square central chamber is surrounded by an arcaded corridor. The chamber is accessed through a single arched doorway in the middle of the front wall. 
• Within this chamber are two tombstones, placed next to each other, which are engraved with exquisite geometrical patterns in high relief. 
• Also, on the interior of the western wall, the central section is ornately carved to indicate the direction of prayer. 
• The structure, made entirely out of sandstone had five domes, the biggest of which stood in the centre, surrounded by four smaller ones.