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Ahmad Shah's Tomb, locally known as Badshah no Hajiro or Raja no Hajiro (King's Mausoleum), is a medieval mosque and the group of tombs in Ahmedabad, India. Ahmad Shah's tomb is situated close to Jama Mosque and Manek Chowk.
The mosque has the tomb of
History
The mosque has the tomb of Ahmad Shah I
Ahmad Shah I, born Ahmad Khan, was a ruler of the Muzaffarid dynasty, who reigned over the Gujarat Sultanate from 1411 until his death in 1442. He was the grandson of Sultan Muzaffar Shah who has been variously described as a Tank Rajput or a ...
, the founder of Ahmedabad in centre. It was completed by his son Muhammad Shah II
Muizz-ud-Din Muhammad Shah II, born Karim Khan, was a ruler of the Muzaffarid dynasty, who reigned over the Gujarat Sultanate from 1442 to 1451. He expanded and strengthened the Sultanate.
Reign
Ahmad Shah I was succeeded by his generous pleas ...
(r. 1442-1451) who is buried to his left. His grandson Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II
Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II, born Jalal Khan, was a ruler of the Muzaffarid dynasty, who reigned over the Gujarat Sultanate from 1451 to 1458. He defeated invading Malwa forces at the battle of Kapadvanj. He tried to capture Nagor and came in co ...
(1451–1458) is buried to his right. The tomb of Ahmad Shah's brother is outside of the main chamber. On Ahmad Shah's tomb flowers and ''chadar''s are still offered.
Architecture
The mosque has the main square building with large central dome. There are four chambers at all four corners with smaller domes. The tombs are in centre. The chamber is lit with delicately carved stone screens, (''jaalis''). Women are not allowed to enter, and men must cover their heads before entering. There are also tombs of a few ministers laid across the road.''Naubat''
''Naubat'' is a traditional orchestra which announced arrival and departure of the king, welcomed dignitaries, marked beginning of wars and special occasions like birth, death or marriage of Royals. They were also time keepers of the city. ''Naubat'' is still played as a remembrance of Ahmad Shah near the tomb. The ninth generation of ''Naubat'' musicians plays '' nagara'' and ''shehnai
The ''shehnai'' is a musical instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is made of wood, with a double reed at one end and a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end.
Image:Tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah at Ahmedabad India.jpg, ''Badshah no Hajiro'', Tomb of Ahmed Shah
Image:Ahmed Shah Badshah's tomb.jpg, Gate of Tomb
Image:Carving at Ahmed Shah Badshah's tomb.jpg, Lattice work in windows of tomb
Image:Outside ahmedshah tomb another tomb.JPG, Lattice work
Image:Wall Carving in Ahmad Shah Tomb.JPG, Lattice work
Image:Inside ahmedshah tomb.JPG, Tomb
Image:Tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah.jpg, Pillars and windows
Gallery
See also
* Rani no HajiroReferences
{{Ahmedabad topics, status=collapsed Tombs in Ahmedabad Mausoleums in Gujarat Monuments of National Importance in Gujarat