Qutbuddin Tomb

Qutbuddin Tomb, also known as Hazira Maqbara, is a Mughal-era mausoleum located in the Pratapnagar area of Vadodara, Gujarat, near the Vishwamitri River. Built in 1586, it houses the tomb of Qutb-ud-din Muhammad Khan, tutor of Prince Salim who later became Emperor Jahangir. Notable for its octagonal plan, double dome, arches and stone jali work, it is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Visitors can expect an octagonal Mughal tomb set within a walled garden enclosure with arched gateways. The central domed chamber contains the cenotaph of Qutb-ud-din Muhammad Khan, surrounded by arched corridors, carved stone screens and decorative plaster work. The surroundings are open and quiet near the riverbank, suitable for viewing architecture, photography and short heritage walks. The interior is simple and the site has limited visitor facilities.

Built in 1586 to house the remains of Qutb-ud-din Muhammad Khan, a Mughal general and tutor (ataliq) to Prince Salim, the future Emperor Jahangir. He served under Emperor Akbar and was killed in 1583 during a conflict in Gujarat. The tomb is an early example of Mughal funerary architecture in Gujarat and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Represents Mughal funerary architecture and Islamic heritage in Vadodara. The tomb is visited for its architectural value and as a historic memorial associated with the Mughal period in Gujarat.