Ahmed Shah's Tomb Ahmedabad

"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 four corners. The interior is dimly lit by light filtering through the delicately carved stone jalis (screens), creating a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere. The central tomb of Ahmed Shah is surrounded by the tombs of his kin, all made of white marble.
​Neglect and Encroachment:
​Despite its historical significance, the tomb faces serious challenges. The site is located in the bustling Manek Chowk area, and has been subject to encroachment by surrounding markets and shops. This negligence by authorities, particularly the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India), has led to the monument being partially obscured and its dignity compromised.
​A Call for Preservation:
​The contrast between the tomb's architectural beauty and its current state of neglect is stark. The monument, which should be a source of civic pride, is a clear example of how urban sprawl and a lack of proper maintenance can impact historical heritage. Its preservation is crucial to safeguarding the city's identity and history.
​To explore this site, you can watch [Tomb of Sultan Ahmad Shah (Ahmedabad, India)]. This video is relevant as it provides a visual tour of the tomb, highlighting its architectural features and location."

Rizwan Uddin

"This building is a mosque and Tomb of Ahmed Shah of the Muzaffarid dynasty, who founded the city of Ahmedabad. The building is still a functioning mosque and seems to have a group of families who act as caretakers of the building. The mosque is located in a square with the mosque in the centre.. The mosque is roughly square shaped, with a smaller chamber jutting out from each of the four sides and is topped with large dome. The sides of the building are wonderful decorated with latticeworks and it’s just a pity that time and all the surrounding people, goats etc has done considerable damage to the exterior of the building.

The inside has three tombs, the central one housing the tomb of Ahmed Shah, and the tombs of his son and grandson to the left and right. The inside is also very well maintained and in much clearly well cared for by the caretakers, so kudos for that.

It’s definitely worth visiting the tomb when in Ahmedabad, especially as it’s right next to Jama Masjid, that was built on the orders of Ahmed Shah."

macedonboy

"It's good from inside but it's encroached from outside. Local people are kind and cooperative. Surrounding area is not clean and it's impossible to properly photograph the tomb from outside. This tomb is in better shape than Rani's Hazira."

Jaimin Patel