Badshah no Hajiro

Badshah no Hajiro is a 15th-century mausoleum complex located near Manek Chowk in the walled city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It houses the tombs of Ahmed Shah I, founder of Ahmedabad, and other rulers of the Gujarat Sultanate. Notable for its white marble cenotaphs, intricate stone lattice work and pillared courtyard, it lies opposite Rani no Hajiro and close to Jama Masjid.

Visitors can expect a quiet, enclosed courtyard complex with marble tombs and cenotaphs under pillared pavilions. The site features carved stone jalis, arched corridors and a central tomb chamber. Located in the busy Manek Chowk area, the complex is compact and can be explored on foot. It offers a glimpse of Gujarat Sultanate architecture and is often visited as part of a heritage walk of the old city.

Badshah no Hajiro was built in the 15th century during the Gujarat Sultanate period. It is the royal mausoleum of Ahmed Shah I (r. 1411-1442), who founded Ahmedabad in 1411, and contains tombs of his successors and family members. The complex reflects early Indo-Islamic architecture of Ahmedabad and is part of the historic walled city ensemble.

The complex is an important Islamic religious and heritage site in Ahmedabad, revered as the burial place of the city's founder. It forms a paired ensemble with the nearby Rani no Hajiro (Queen's Tomb) and is a key stop on heritage walks showcasing the city's Sultanate-era architecture and traditions.