About Khusro Bagh
Khusro Bagh is a historic walled garden and Mughal burial complex in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, located adjacent to Prayagraj Junction railway station. Spread over about 40 acres, it encloses three sandstone mausoleums of Prince Khusrau, his mother Shah Begum and his sister Nithar Begum, built in early 17th-century Mughal style. Known for its arched gateways, intricate stone carvings and landscaped orchards, it is a protected heritage site maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large walled garden with tree-lined pathways, lawns and mango and guava orchards enclosing three ornate Mughal tombs. Each tomb is set within its own enclosure and features sandstone domes, intricate carvings, lattice work and Persian calligraphy. The complex is entered through a grand arched gateway and offers quiet open spaces for walking, sightseeing and photography, with Mughal architectural details throughout.
Key highlights
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Tomb of Prince Khusrau, eldest son of Emperor Jahangir
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Tomb of Shah Begum, mother of Prince Khusrau
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Tomb of Sultan Nithar Begum, sister of Prince Khusrau
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Mughal architecture with sandstone domes, intricate carvings and calligraphy
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Large walled heritage garden with mango and guava orchards
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Grand Mughal gateway and historic boundary walls
History of Khusro Bagh
Khusro Bagh was developed in the early 17th century as a Mughal garden-tomb complex. It contains the tombs of Prince Khusrau (1587-1622), eldest son of Emperor Jahangir, his mother Shah Begum (d. 1604) and his sister Sultan Nithar Begum (d. 1624). The tombs are built in Mughal style in sandstone and represent funerary architecture of Jahangir's reign. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Culture & Context
The complex is an important example of Mughal garden-tomb tradition and Mughal funerary architecture, featuring Persian-inspired decoration, stone lattice work and calligraphy. It is a significant heritage and cultural landmark of Prayagraj reflecting Mughal artistic and architectural heritage.
Route
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