About Tomb of Miran
The Tomb of Miran is a historic brick tomb located in Rajmahal, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. It is the burial place of Mir Miran, son of Nawab Mir Jafar of Bengal, who died in 1760 after being struck by lightning near Rajmahal. The simple domed structure stands on a raised platform and is noted for its Mughal-influenced architecture and historical association with 18th-century Bengal history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest, domed brick tomb set on a raised platform in a quiet, open area of Rajmahal. The structure features simple arched entrances and a central grave chamber. The surroundings are largely open with sparse vegetation and minimal development. There is no elaborate ornamentation, and the site is visited primarily for historical interest, photography and quiet sightseeing. Basic pathways allow access around the tomb.
Key highlights
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Burial place of Mir Miran, son of Nawab Mir Jafar, dated to 1760
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Simple Mughal-influenced domed brick architecture on a raised platform
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Historic association with Rajmahal's period as capital of Bengal under Mughal rule
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Quiet, open setting suitable for photography and historical sightseeing
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Listed among notable heritage sites of Rajmahal in Sahibganj district
History of Tomb of Miran
The tomb marks the grave of Mir Miran, son of Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal. According to historical accounts, Miran died in 1760 near Rajmahal after being struck by lightning while encamped with his forces. Rajmahal was historically significant as the capital of Bengal under Mughal governor Man Singh and later as a strategic town during the Nawabi period. The tomb is a remnant of the 18th-century political history of Bengal and Jharkhand region.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airports are Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, both at considerable distance requiring onward road or rail journey. |
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| By train |