Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar — Attraction in Yangon

The last mughal emperor of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Burma now known as Myanmar after the uprising or war of independence in 1857 (commonly referred to as the mutiny). He died in Rangoon now known as Yangon and was buried there in an unknown location (till 1991) near his wife Zeenat Bibi's grave. Only recently while making an extension for the women's praying chamber, his grave was finally located one floor below. He was a Sufi Saint more than an emperor which was a title only in name as he was not really interested in ruling and his kingdom did not extend beyond the Red Fort in Delhi as most of it was under the rule of the...

An important part of the Mughal Empire’s history, divided by today’s borders. The last emperor of the Mughal Empire was exiled to Rangoon, and buried here in an unmarked grave in 1862, only to be discovered in 1991, and decorated into a shrine he deserved in 1994. Worth a visit if you have interest in pieces of history that were deliberately thrown away by colonializations. Helpful Imam of the mosque can give a nice brief of history, and if you wish can give a monetary donation. As with all religious places, observe modesty in...

Very few people know about the final resting place of the last Mughal emperor, Sultan Bahadur Shah II; it was even difficult for the taxi drivers! This is a must visit if you know about the story of the Indian rebellion of 1857 and the tragic aftermath. While the tomb is small, it's immaculately maintained and quietly elegant. Some of the effects of the sultan and his wife (minus the valuables, which I think are scattered around museums in the UK) are also on display.

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