Rani no Hajiro

Ranjay Singh Nirwan 11 months ago

I went to this place on 12 Feburary 2023 it is also known as Mughalai Bibi's Tomb or Tombs of Ahmed Shah's Queens The enclosure is high above the ground entered by a lofty gateway and the courtyard surrounded by a trellised cloister. The walls of cloister are fitted with carved stone screens. The square open enclosure of 36.58 meters side is probably built in 1445. The courtyard contains eight marble tombs of queens of Ahmed Shah I and other Gujarat Sultanate rulers. They are elaborately carved and inlaid with work of mother-of-pearl and metal. The principal tomb belongs to Mughalai Bibi, the wife of Muhammad Shah II and mother of Mahmud Begada. It is richly carved in white marble, and girt with a Persian inscription in minute relief. An adjacent tomb in black marble, once inlaid with mother-of-pearl, belongs to Mirki or Murki Bibi, the wife of Shah e Alam, the sister of queen and the daughter of Jam of Sindh. These tombs are covered with rich brocade works, the textile style developed during reign of Ahmed Shah I. The intricate stone tracery and carving is an amalgamation of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles. Some Muslim families live inside complex which take care of the tombs

macedonboy 47 months ago

The Rani no Hajiro are the tombs and mausoleums of the queens of the kings of the Muzaffarid Dynasty of Gujarat. The mausoleum is raised above ground and is a square building with and open courtyard where the tombs are held. The lower level is largely hidden from view thanks to the shops and stalls surrounding the building. These also cover large sections of the upper section, which is a great pity because once you climb up to the upper levels, the mausoleum is a beautiful building. It’s built in the wonderful Gujarati style with lattice works and highly elaborate columns of superb craftsmanship, especially the colonnade surrounding the courtyard.

Despite being a protected site, the condition of the building is poor, but still good enough to make it worthwhile visiting.

CW Quain 59 months ago

This is an amazing place, especially when there is a wedding ceremony happening within the grounds.
The nicest people invited us in to eat and celebrate with them.

Take the time to walk through this area, it is not easy getting to it.

Pro Tip: Take a local with you.