Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are

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s in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the

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of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.

History

The

s of Babi dynasty ruled the erstwhile Junagadh State. The construction of the Mahabat Maqbara was started in 1878 by Nawab Mahabat Khan II (1851–82) and ended in 1892 during the reign of Nawab Bahadur Khan III (1882–92). It houses grave of Mahabat Khan II. It is a State Protected Monument under Gujarat Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1965. Mahabat ka Maqbara

The adjacent mausoleum in north was constructed by Mahabat Khan II's

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(minister) Sheikh Bahauddin Hussain Bhar with his own funds during 1891–1896. It is known as the Bahauddin Maqbara or Vazir's Maqbara.

Architecture

These mausoleums are known for amalgamation of Indo-Islamic styles (mainly

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and Mughal) with considerable

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) influence. These mausoleums have the carvings on its inner and outer façades and arches with yellowish light brown exterior. They have onion-shaped domes, French windows, sculptures, marble tracery work, marble columns, marble

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s and silver doorways. The minarets on four sides of one of these mausoleums has winding staircases around them. The Jama Mosque is located nearby with similar architectural style.

References

{{Reflist Royal monuments Junagadh Buildings and structures in Gujarat Mausoleums in Gujarat Tourist attractions in Junagadh district Indo-Islamic architecture Gothic Revival architecture in India

History

Architecture

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