Raja Jai Singh Ki Chhatri

Raja Jai Singh Ki Chhatri is a historic cenotaph located on the bank of the Tapti River at Rajghat in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Built in memory of Kachhwaha ruler Raja Jai Singh I of Amber, who died in Burhanpur in 1667 while serving the Mughals, it is notable for its Rajput-style domed pavilion, carved pillars and riverfront setting among Burhanpur's group of chhatris.

Visitors can expect an open-air domed cenotaph situated on the Tapti riverbank with stone pillars, carved brackets and a raised platform. The setting is quiet and riverside, surrounded by other historic chhatris and ghats. Visitors can walk around the structure, view architectural details, photograph the monument and river landscape, and explore the nearby ghat area.

The chhatri was erected in memory of Mirza Raja Jai Singh I, the Kachhwaha ruler of Amber (Jaipur) and a prominent general in the Mughal army under Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb. He died in Burhanpur in 1667 while on Deccan campaign. Burhanpur was an important Mughal military base in the Deccan, and the cenotaph reflects the practice of building memorial pavilions for nobles and generals who died there.

The chhatri represents Rajput funerary architecture and the cultural synthesis of Rajput and Mughal traditions in Burhanpur. As part of the group of chhatris along the Tapti, it illustrates historic memorial customs and remains a heritage landmark reflecting the city's role as a Mughal outpost in the Deccan.