A King's Final Resting Place: ​The Tomb of Ahmed Shah, known locally as Badshah no Hajiro, is the final resting place of Ahmedabad's founder, Sultan Ahmed Shah I, his son, and his grandson. Completed in 1451, the tomb is a remarkable example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It stands as a monument to the legacy of the city's founder and the artistry of his era. ​Architectural and Spiritual Details: ​The tomb is a square-shaped structure with a large central dome and smaller domes at its...

Badshah no Haziro

Ahmed Shah’s Tomb, locally known as Badshah no Hajiro or Raja no Hajiro, is a medieval mosque and the group of tombs in Ahmedabad, India. Ahmed Shah’s mosque is situated close to Jama Mosque and Manek Chowk.

Burial places assume special religious significance amid Muslims and some of their burial places are today among the hotspot tourist destinations in the country largely due to their exotic locations and exquisite architecture.

At Badshah no Hajiro, which was buit...

Ahmad Shah's Mosque, also known as Shahi Jam-e-Masjid or Juni Juma Masjid is the oldest mosque of Ahmedabad. The mosque was erected by the founder of Ahmedabad, Ahmad Shah I in 1414. It said to have been used as the royal household's private mosque. According to the inscription at the upper part of the central mihrab, the foundation date seems to be the 4th day of Shawwal month in 817AH, which is 17 December 1414. The pavement is of white marble, the canopy covered pulpit has a yellow...