Mahabat Maqbara Palace
30 समीक्षा Junagadh - Mendarda Hwy, Mullawada, Junagadh, Gujarat एक संपादन का सुझाव देंમહોબત મકબરો
મહોબત મકબરો
15 फरवरी 2024 0:57
Stunning building on the outside. Photo permit 850 rupees far too expensive and not worth getting as the exterior is far more impressive than the inside.
12 फरवरी 2024 4:55
In midst of congested streets in Junagadh lies this beautiful and picturesque monument. Do visit it if you are going through Junagadh
24 नवंबर 2023 17:34
Rs. 20/- entrance ticket is more.
No facilities like water, toilets etc available. Any walker on the road can see it, capture photo of it, and hence a wall / curtain should be there.
No facilities like water, toilets etc available. Any walker on the road can see it, capture photo of it, and hence a wall / curtain should be there.
24 नवंबर 2023 16:59
This palace is too good. Architectural marvel of Indian history. It is well maintained by authorities.
You have to pay for camera, mobile is allowed. It is ofcourse photogenic place. Less crowded in weekdays.
You have to pay for camera, mobile is allowed. It is ofcourse photogenic place. Less crowded in weekdays.
23 नवंबर 2023 11:55
Fairly new monument as per Indian standards. Nice for clicking Insta friendly Pix.note the timing is not 24 hour open but is 9am to 6pm. I clicked the night pix from outside the boundary and came back the next day
17 नवंबर 2023 18:09
Mahabat Ka Makbara in Junagadh is a splendid testament to history and love. Built in the late 19th century by Nawab Mahabat Khan II to honor his loyal minister, Wazir Bahaduddinbhai, the architectural marvel seamlessly blends Islamic, Indian, and European influences. The intricate detailing, Persian tiles, and symbolic jalis create a mesmerizing ambiance. This historical site not only encapsulates the cultural richness of Junagadh but also serves as a poignant symbol of enduring love. A must-visit for those who appreciate art, history, and the timeless beauty of love stories.
11 जुलाई 2023 19:12
Yet to be innaugurated as per local nearby, could not enter, beautiful as seen from outside
22 नवंबर 2021 12:12
I like it.
But I don't like new renovation work it's not appealing it was.
It's my opinion you can visit another places in junagarh instead of this.
But I don't like new renovation work it's not appealing it was.
It's my opinion you can visit another places in junagarh instead of this.
06 अक्टूबर 2021 17:45
The number one thing to see in Jungadh.
The Mahabat Maqbara is a mausoleum of the Nawabs of Junagadh who rule Junagadh between the 18th to 20th century. The building is free to enter and is an architectural wonder. The design is a magnificent fusion of Indian and European architecture, composed of elements from Indo-Islamic, Gothic Revival and a unique Junagadh style for the minara around the mausoleum. The latter are towers but with stairs on the outside and with pavilions on three levels. The floral decorative elements all over the mausoleum are outstanding, which the multi-domed roof of different sized domes are enchanting.
The number one thing to see in Junagadh.
The Mahabat Maqbara is a mausoleum of the Nawabs of Junagadh who rule Junagadh between the 18th to 20th century. The building is free to enter and is an architectural wonder. The design is a magnificent fusion of Indian and European architecture, composed of elements from Indo-Islamic, Gothic Revival and a unique Junagadh style for the minara around the mausoleum. The latter are towers but with stairs on the outside and with pavilions on three levels. The floral decorative elements all over the mausoleum are outstanding, which the multi-domed roof of different sized domes are enchanting.
The number one thing to see in Junagadh.
21 सितंबर 2021 15:57
Out of the word architecture… very very beautiful but unfortunately not at all maintained.as if neglected on purpose. I ve seen palaces and old buildings but nothing so grand and beautiful!
21 सितंबर 2021 1:26
Very Beautiful Monument. Harritag Site. Great architecture work.
Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the Nawab of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
The Nawabs of Babi dynasty ruled the erstwhile Junagadh State. The construction of the Mahabat Maqbara was started in 1878 by Nawab Mahabat Khan II (1851–82) and ended in 1892 during the reign of Nawab Bahadur Khan III (1882–92). It houses grave of Mahabat Khan II. [1][2][3] It is a State Protected Monument under Gujarat Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1965.
The adjacent mausoleum in north was constructed by Mahabat Khan II's Vizier (minister) Sheikh Bahauddin Hussain Bhar with his own funds during 1891–1896. It is known as the Bahauddin Maqbara or Vazir's Maqbara.
These mausoleums are known for amalgamation of Indo-Islamic, Gothic and European style. [2][5]
These mausoleums have the carvings on its inner and outer façades and arches with yellowish light brown exterior. They have onion-shaped domes, French windows, sculptures, marble tracery work, marble columns, marble jalis and silver doorways. The minarets on four sides of one of these mausoleums has winding staircases around them. [3]
The Jama Mosque is located nearby with similar architectural style.
ALONG A BUSY ROAD IN the heart of Junagadh city lies one of India’s least-known, yet most jaw-dropping architectural oddities. A smashing blend of Gothic and Islamic ornamentation, the Mahabat Maqbara complex remains one of India’s best kept secrets.
This striking structure rising from out of nowhere is the mausoleum of Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, one of the chief nobles in the Court of Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. Construction on the yellow-walled complex began in 1878 by Mahabat Khanji and was completed in 1892 by his successor, Bahadur Khanji. Over a decade’s worth of work culminated in elaborate carvings on the buildings’ inner and outer façades, fine arches, French-style windows, columns and shining silver doorways. On the adjacent mosque, each minaret is encircled from top to bottom with winding staircases. Both buildings topped with distinctive “onion dome” rooflines.
The monument’s seemingly perplexing mixture of Indo-Islamic, European, and Gothic architecture makes a bit more sense when considered in the larger context of the complex history of the district of Junagadh itself. Founded in 1748, Junagadh had officially become a British Protectorate in 1807 though was handed over to the East India Company’s control in 1818. For the rest of Great Britain’s colonial rule of India, the Saurashtra region escaped direct administration of British India. Instead, the British divided the territory into more than 100 princely states – including Junagadh – which remained in existence until 1947. The city’s present old town, built during the 19th and 20th centuries, existed in a sort of gubernatorial no man’s land. It is in this very spot that the Mahabat Maqbara complex was built, during the period of Britain’s occupation of India.
Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the Nawab of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
The Nawabs of Babi dynasty ruled the erstwhile Junagadh State. The construction of the Mahabat Maqbara was started in 1878 by Nawab Mahabat Khan II (1851–82) and ended in 1892 during the reign of Nawab Bahadur Khan III (1882–92). It houses grave of Mahabat Khan II. [1][2][3] It is a State Protected Monument under Gujarat Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1965.
The adjacent mausoleum in north was constructed by Mahabat Khan II's Vizier (minister) Sheikh Bahauddin Hussain Bhar with his own funds during 1891–1896. It is known as the Bahauddin Maqbara or Vazir's Maqbara.
These mausoleums are known for amalgamation of Indo-Islamic, Gothic and European style. [2][5]
These mausoleums have the carvings on its inner and outer façades and arches with yellowish light brown exterior. They have onion-shaped domes, French windows, sculptures, marble tracery work, marble columns, marble jalis and silver doorways. The minarets on four sides of one of these mausoleums has winding staircases around them. [3]
The Jama Mosque is located nearby with similar architectural style.
ALONG A BUSY ROAD IN the heart of Junagadh city lies one of India’s least-known, yet most jaw-dropping architectural oddities. A smashing blend of Gothic and Islamic ornamentation, the Mahabat Maqbara complex remains one of India’s best kept secrets.
This striking structure rising from out of nowhere is the mausoleum of Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, one of the chief nobles in the Court of Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. Construction on the yellow-walled complex began in 1878 by Mahabat Khanji and was completed in 1892 by his successor, Bahadur Khanji. Over a decade’s worth of work culminated in elaborate carvings on the buildings’ inner and outer façades, fine arches, French-style windows, columns and shining silver doorways. On the adjacent mosque, each minaret is encircled from top to bottom with winding staircases. Both buildings topped with distinctive “onion dome” rooflines.
The monument’s seemingly perplexing mixture of Indo-Islamic, European, and Gothic architecture makes a bit more sense when considered in the larger context of the complex history of the district of Junagadh itself. Founded in 1748, Junagadh had officially become a British Protectorate in 1807 though was handed over to the East India Company’s control in 1818. For the rest of Great Britain’s colonial rule of India, the Saurashtra region escaped direct administration of British India. Instead, the British divided the territory into more than 100 princely states – including Junagadh – which remained in existence until 1947. The city’s present old town, built during the 19th and 20th centuries, existed in a sort of gubernatorial no man’s land. It is in this very spot that the Mahabat Maqbara complex was built, during the period of Britain’s occupation of India.
08 सितंबर 2021 8:15
Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the Nawab of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
Along a busy road in the heart of Junagadh city lies one of India's least-known, yet most jaw-dropping architectural oddities.
Mahabat Maqbara, a 19th-century mausoleum is a renowned landmark of Junagadh. The monument was built on the behest of Mahabat Khanji.
Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
Along a busy road in the heart of Junagadh city lies one of India's least-known, yet most jaw-dropping architectural oddities.
Mahabat Maqbara, a 19th-century mausoleum is a renowned landmark of Junagadh. The monument was built on the behest of Mahabat Khanji.
Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
30 अगस्त 2021 19:46
This place is our junagadhs nawab n vazir bahaudinbhai who build world level bhahudin college tom makabara n our junagadhs proud world Heritage prezarv place.we thaks full world Heritage organization that give new identiy n give prezarv new renowesan fund thanks world Heritage ️️ Azadi amar raho Sare jahase achha hindusta hamara hum bul bule he uski wo gulista humara.
29 अगस्त 2021 4:58
So Beautiful is the Junagadh Taj Mahal So many years Old place in junagadh city, in night wives is Awesome is like Haven in junagadh city
20 जुलाई 2021 20:16
A marvelous structure built by Nawabs of Junagadh.one must visit this place to see the glory of India.
04 जून 2021 5:40
Superb place to visit, superb work on it, you can take beautiful pics here, many movie shooting already done over here.
Look like mini taj mahel
Awsome place,
Best place for pre wedding shoot
Look like mini taj mahel
Awsome place,
Best place for pre wedding shoot
13 मई 2021 17:33
Historical makbara in Junagadh. Many shooting also done here. Photogenic place for visit. In the middle of the city
02 मई 2021 3:49
This is place where Excellent Monument situated in junagadh.this one of the best beuty of the city And we can Also call it a second Taj Mahal because of his Structure And Infra structure As Taj Mahal.so Not only This monument But Also beside this monument Another one Located. And it is Also beautiful. And Attractive.
31 मार्च 2021 9:37
One of the most underrated places but it is just mesmerising. It's not well maintained like the palaces in Rajasthan are although it's a great monument and a must visit if you are in junagadh.
31 मार्च 2021 4:28
Mahabat Maqbara is a spectacular palace-mausoleum in Junagadh, India. It is an unusual combination of Indo-Islamic, European and Gothic architecture, and is one of the city’s most important historic landmarks.
It was built as the mausoleum of Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, one of the chief nobles in the Court of Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. Construction began on the complex in 1878 and was completed in 1892.
Very good place for photography.
Very good experience.
It was built as the mausoleum of Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, one of the chief nobles in the Court of Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. Construction began on the complex in 1878 and was completed in 1892.
Very good place for photography.
Very good experience.
30 मार्च 2021 16:04
It has a very effective and impressive structure. It is very good in sight view.i recommede to visit there.
13 मार्च 2021 9:10
મહાબત મકબરા: બાબી કાળનો શ્રેષ્ઠ સ્મારક નવાબ મહાબતખાન ની સમાધિ છે. તેનું આર્કિટેક્ચર હિન્દુ અને યુરોપિયન પ્રભાવોનું રસપ્રદ મિશ્રણ છે અને ફ્રેન્ચ વિંડોઝ દ્વારા અલગ કશ શકાય છે.
સ્થાન: જામા મસ્જિદની નજીક.
મહોબત મકબરો તેમની કલાત્મક કોતરણી માટે વિખ્યાત છે. આજે પણ રોજ અનેક વિદેશી પ્રવાસીઓ તેને જોવા અને ફોટા પાડવા આવે છે, અહીં નવાબ રસુલખાનજીને દફનાવવામાં આવ્યા હતા, તો બાજુમાંજ તેમના સાળા અને વીર બહાઉદ્દીનભાઇનો પણ મકબરો છે, તો તેની બાજુમાંજ જામા મજીદ આવેલી છે.
સ્થાન: જામા મસ્જિદની નજીક.
મહોબત મકબરો તેમની કલાત્મક કોતરણી માટે વિખ્યાત છે. આજે પણ રોજ અનેક વિદેશી પ્રવાસીઓ તેને જોવા અને ફોટા પાડવા આવે છે, અહીં નવાબ રસુલખાનજીને દફનાવવામાં આવ્યા હતા, તો બાજુમાંજ તેમના સાળા અને વીર બહાઉદ્દીનભાઇનો પણ મકબરો છે, તો તેની બાજુમાંજ જામા મજીદ આવેલી છે.
18 फरवरी 2021 17:43
Girls are not allowed inside the mosque. But I was allowed for sometime, just to click some pictures. Place is amazing and beautifully constructed.
15 मई 2020 6:12
Along a busy road in the heart of Junagadh city lies one of India’s least-known, yet most jaw-dropping architectural oddities. A smashing blend of Gothic and Islamic ornamentation, the Mahabat Maqbara complex remains one of India’s best kept secrets.
This striking structure rising from out of nowhere is the mausoleum of Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, one of the chief nobles in the Court of Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. Construction on the yellow-walled complex began in 1878 by Mahabat Khanji and was completed in 1892 by his successor, Bahadur Khanji. Over a decade’s worth of work culminated in elaborate carvings on the buildings’ inner and outer façades, fine arches, French-style windows, columns and shining silver doorways. On the adjacent mosque, each minaret is encircled from top to bottom with winding staircases. Both buildings topped with distinctive “onion dome” rooflines.
The monument’s seemingly perplexing mixture of Indo-Islamic, European, and Gothic architecture makes a bit more sense when considered in the larger context of the complex history of the district of Junagadh itself. Founded in 1748, Junagadh had officially become a British Protectorate in 1807 though was handed over to the East India Company’s control in 1818. For the rest of Great Britain’s colonial rule of India, the Saurashtra region escaped direct administration of British India. Instead, the British divided the territory into more than 100 princely states – including Junagadh – which remained in existence until 1947. The city’s present old town, built during the 19th and 20th centuries, existed in a sort of gubernatorial no man’s land. It is in this very spot that the Mahabat Maqbara complex was built, during the period of Britain’s occupation of India.
At the time of India’s independence from British rule in 1947, incumbent ruler Mahabat Khan III elected to join Pakistan despite Junagadh having no common boundary with the new country. Under pressure from the Indian government he fled to Pakistan, and Junagadh reunited with India just three short months after declaring its independence.
Despite the nonstop political tumult at its doorstep, Mahabat Maqbara has stood like a beacon as it quietly assumed the diversity of influences surrounding it.
For interested visitors, access to the grounds is free, and the entirety of the mosque is open to all. Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai’s mausoleum, however, is explorable from the outside only, though it is said that keys to the interior can be procured from a keeper from the mosque.
Mahabat (not Mohabbat) Maqbara Palace, also Mausoleum of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, is a mausoleum in Junagadh, India, that was once home to the muslim rulers, the Nawabs of Junagadh. It was built by Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh (1851–82).
Mahabat Maqbara Palace
Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai Maqbara
Mausoleum

Tomb of Bahar-ud-din Bahar
The city of Junagadh has other 18th-century mausoleums built by the Nawabs in the area around Chittakhana Chowk. This architectural marvel is known for amalgamation of Indo Islamic, Neo Gothic and European style. The minars and dome are Islamic in nature, the sculpture and pillars are gothic in style. The most unique and interesting fact about this mausoleum is that it has stairs from outside of minars, unlike others minars, like the Qutub Minar which has stairs from inside of minar.
At the time of India’s independence from British rule in 1947, incumbent ruler Mahabat Khan III elected to join Pakistan despite Junagadh having no common boundary with the new country. Under pressure from the Indian government he fled to Pakistan, and Junagadh reunited with India just three short months after declaring its independence.
See alsoEdit
Asiatic lion
Girnar
Gir Forest National Park
Indian Integration of Junagadh
This striking structure rising from out of nowhere is the mausoleum of Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, one of the chief nobles in the Court of Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh. Construction on the yellow-walled complex began in 1878 by Mahabat Khanji and was completed in 1892 by his successor, Bahadur Khanji. Over a decade’s worth of work culminated in elaborate carvings on the buildings’ inner and outer façades, fine arches, French-style windows, columns and shining silver doorways. On the adjacent mosque, each minaret is encircled from top to bottom with winding staircases. Both buildings topped with distinctive “onion dome” rooflines.
The monument’s seemingly perplexing mixture of Indo-Islamic, European, and Gothic architecture makes a bit more sense when considered in the larger context of the complex history of the district of Junagadh itself. Founded in 1748, Junagadh had officially become a British Protectorate in 1807 though was handed over to the East India Company’s control in 1818. For the rest of Great Britain’s colonial rule of India, the Saurashtra region escaped direct administration of British India. Instead, the British divided the territory into more than 100 princely states – including Junagadh – which remained in existence until 1947. The city’s present old town, built during the 19th and 20th centuries, existed in a sort of gubernatorial no man’s land. It is in this very spot that the Mahabat Maqbara complex was built, during the period of Britain’s occupation of India.
At the time of India’s independence from British rule in 1947, incumbent ruler Mahabat Khan III elected to join Pakistan despite Junagadh having no common boundary with the new country. Under pressure from the Indian government he fled to Pakistan, and Junagadh reunited with India just three short months after declaring its independence.
Despite the nonstop political tumult at its doorstep, Mahabat Maqbara has stood like a beacon as it quietly assumed the diversity of influences surrounding it.
For interested visitors, access to the grounds is free, and the entirety of the mosque is open to all. Wazir Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai’s mausoleum, however, is explorable from the outside only, though it is said that keys to the interior can be procured from a keeper from the mosque.
Mahabat (not Mohabbat) Maqbara Palace, also Mausoleum of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, is a mausoleum in Junagadh, India, that was once home to the muslim rulers, the Nawabs of Junagadh. It was built by Nawab Mahabat Khan II of Junagadh (1851–82).
Mahabat Maqbara Palace
Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai Maqbara
Mausoleum

Tomb of Bahar-ud-din Bahar
The city of Junagadh has other 18th-century mausoleums built by the Nawabs in the area around Chittakhana Chowk. This architectural marvel is known for amalgamation of Indo Islamic, Neo Gothic and European style. The minars and dome are Islamic in nature, the sculpture and pillars are gothic in style. The most unique and interesting fact about this mausoleum is that it has stairs from outside of minars, unlike others minars, like the Qutub Minar which has stairs from inside of minar.
At the time of India’s independence from British rule in 1947, incumbent ruler Mahabat Khan III elected to join Pakistan despite Junagadh having no common boundary with the new country. Under pressure from the Indian government he fled to Pakistan, and Junagadh reunited with India just three short months after declaring its independence.
See alsoEdit
Asiatic lion
Girnar
Gir Forest National Park
Indian Integration of Junagadh
23 मार्च 2020 4:22
A very nice place lost in time because of govt neglect. A protected monument by Archeological survey of India but stll being ruined by pegions.
09 अप्रैल 2019 21:58
This place is awsome. Yoi will feel love and romance when u visit this place. All this are locked and cannot go inside. But outside and you can climb pillar by steps. Steps are present and you can do photography as well. There is no tickets, there is no charge. All free. There is masjib nearby only 10mts away and opposite side police station also.
27 फरवरी 2019 17:18
Mahabat Maqbara is Historical Monument.
It's very Beautiful and Awesome Architecture looks like a Taj.
There are two Maqbaras at this place.
If you Visit Junagadh city then you must visit this Attractive place.
It's very Beautiful and Awesome Architecture looks like a Taj.
There are two Maqbaras at this place.
If you Visit Junagadh city then you must visit this Attractive place.
07 फरवरी 2019 11:34
One of the most beautiful monument I have visited till date. But govt needs to take care and take steps to preserve it.
A must visit if in Junagadh and it's very near to railway station.
A must visit if in Junagadh and it's very near to railway station.
28 जनवरी 2019 10:05
You can easily visit this if you are driving from/to Gir. It is a monument with very nice architecture. However looks like no maintenance. When we visited, there were no officials there other then few visitors. You can climb up some of the 4 towers through it's spiral steps. However the main building was closed. It is a nice place to stop on the way to/from Gir to take some nice snaps. There is no dedicated parking place, however we stopped the car in the road side in front of the monument.
17 जनवरी 2019 14:58
This is Super Historical Place Of Gujarat Looking Like THE TAAJ MAHAL OF INDIA BECAUSE OF THEIR SOME OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURE AND NAME OF THIS PLACE IS MAHABAT KHAN KA MAKABRA.