Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
बहू बेगम का मक़बरा
The tallest structure in Faizabad, the white mausoleum of an Awadh queen, often hailed as one of the 'Taj Mahals of the East'. Visitors can climb to the top for views over the city.
The Bahu Begum mausoleum is the tomb of Bahu Begum, wife of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula (died 1816), and was built in the early 19th century. At about 42 meters, it is the tallest building in Faizabad and is considered a masterpiece of non-Mughal Islamic architecture. It is finished in white lime plaster, topped by three domes, and has fine stucco decoration inside. Visitors can climb to a terrace overlooking Faizabad city and the distant Saryu River. In front lies a symmetrical garden. It is rarely crowded and peaceful. The site is open about 08:00 to 18:00, and the entrance fee is low. It is about 2 km from Gulab Bari and 8 km from the old town of Ayodhya.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gulab Bari
- Guptar Ghat
- Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir)
- Dashrath Mahal
- Kanak Bhawan
- Hanuman Garhi
- Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
- Nageshwarnath Temple