 Tomb of Mahabat Khan | |
 Interactive map of Mahabat Maqbara | |
| Location | Junagadh, Gujarat, India |
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| Coordinates | 21°31′38″N70°27′36″E / 21.5272°N 70.46°E /21.5272; 70.46 |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Beginning date | 1878 |
| Completion date | 1892 |
| Dedicated to | Mahabat Khan II |
Mahabat Maqbara andBahauddin Maqbra aremausoleums inJunagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, theNawab ofJunagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
TheNawabs ofBabi dynasty ruled the erstwhileJunagadh 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 the grave of Mahabat Khan II.[1][2][3] It is a State Protected Monument under the Gujarat Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1965.[3]
The adjacent mausoleum in north was constructed by Mahabat Khan II'svizier (minister), Sheikh Bahauddin Hussain Bhar, with his own funds during 1891–1896. It is known as the Bahauddin Maqbara or Vazir's Maqbara.[1][4][3]
These mausoleums are known for amalgamation ofIndo-Islamic styles (mainlyGujarat Sultanate andMughal) with considerableEuropean (Gothic) influence.[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, marblejalis 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.[1]
