Hazira Maqbara
હજીરા મકબરો
An octagonal Mughal-era tomb from 1586 holding Qutbuddin, a general of Akbar and one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Hazira Maqbara, also known as the tomb of Qutbuddin Muhammad Khan, was built in 1586. It holds the tomb of Qutbuddin, a general under the Mughal emperor Akbar who had once been tutor to Prince Salim (later Jahangir). The octagonal stone tomb has a central dome surrounded by arcades and small pavilions, and beside it are the remains of a stepwell. It is among the oldest surviving Islamic buildings in Vadodara and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
It stands in a residential area on the banks of the Vishwamitri River and sees few visitors. Admission is free, and it is worth a stop for anyone interested in Mughal architecture.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
- Nyay Mandir
- Sri Aurobindo Niwas
- Laxmi Vilas Palace
- Mandvi Gate
- Sursagar Lake
- Tambekar Wada
- Kirti Mandir