Sarkhej Roza

Sarkhej Roza is a historic mosque and tomb complex located in Sarkhej on the southwestern outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built around the shrine of Sufi saint Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh, it comprises a mosque, tombs, palaces, pavilions and a large artificial lake. Noted for its elegant Indo-Islamic architecture, delicate stone jali work and serene water setting, it is regarded as an important example of early Ahmedabad architectural style and a significant heritage attraction.

Visitors can explore a large heritage complex set around an artificial lake with a mosque, tombs, palace ruins, pavilions and courtyards. The site features Indo-Islamic architecture with arches, domes, carved stone screens and jali work. The surroundings are open and tranquil with gardens, lake views and stone pathways. Visitors can walk through courtyards, view the saint's tomb and mosque interiors, photograph architectural details and experience the quiet, historic atmosphere of the complex.

Sarkhej Roza was developed in the 15th century around the residence and later tomb of Sufi saint Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh (d. 1445), spiritual guide to Sultan Ahmed Shah I. Sultan Mahmud Begada and later rulers expanded the complex, adding the mosque, tombs of the saint, Sultan Mahmud Begada and his family, palaces and pavilions. The complex exemplifies the early Ahmedabad style of Indo-Islamic architecture that later influenced the city's mosque architecture.

The complex is an important Islamic religious site and Sufi shrine visited by devotees and heritage travelers. It represents the synthesis of Islamic and Hindu craftsmanship seen in Ahmedabad's architecture, with carved stone screens, domes and pillared halls. It remains a notable example of Gujarat's medieval architectural heritage and is valued for its spiritual association with Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh.