Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh, Gujarat India

The etymological meaning of Junagadh is "old Fort". It is located in the state of Gujarat in the laps of the sacred hills of Girnar in Saurashtra. Amongst the various forts and monuments in Junagadh, one of the major Tourist attractions in Junagadh, the Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh is an exquisite exhibition of the nineteenth century art and architecture. 

The city of Junagadh can boast of some beautiful ancient mausoleum erected by the Nawabs of Junagadh in the 18th century in the area around Chitkana Chowk. These mausoleum are charming in their own way, with nicely designed arches, vertical columns, and intricate stone carvings. However, the mausoleum built later; or rather the newer ones are more attractive and lure a greater number of tourists who floch to this place every year. .

Started in 1878 by Mahabat Khanji and completed in the year 1892 by his successor, Bahadur Kanji, the Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh houses the tombs of Mahabat Khan, Baha-ud-din, minister of Nawab Rasul Khanji.

Junagadh is a located in a region called Saurashtra in Gujarat and is the place where you will find old forts of ancient ruler and is still standing firm which makes visitors to come again and again. It is like a museum where you will find architectures and forts of 19th century.

One such fort is the Mahabat Maqbara which is also a tomb of Mahabat Khan and was built by his successor Bahadur Kanji. It is the most fascinating tomb built in Junagadh. It is the masterpiece of its own because it is being covered with yellow mausoleum.  This beautiful fort has an onion shaped dome. Its interior has been designed in a very unique way and has been created in a royal and medieval play casino type of architecture.

 It has the blend of Indo-Islamic structure and represents the equality and religious egos and exchange of new culture. This fort is surrounded with one side of Jama Masjid and other side with Vazir’s Maqbara. This place is really a beauty to be visited because of the surrounding and silent place which makes a peaceful visit away from rush hour of city.