Raja No Hajiro in Ahmedabad, Gujarat - Beautiful Heritage Structure with Ahmed Shah's Tomb & some Hidden Gems around it

While walking around older part of the city, we came across this beautiful place which is very close to Jama Masjid - Raja no Hajiro or Ahmed Shah's Tomb. This blogpost shares more about this hidden gem in Old Ahmedabad which can be a good stop for anybody walking through these streets to explore heritage, food and city's shopping habits.

While walking around older part of the city, we came across this beautiful place which is very close to Jama Masjid - Raja no Hajiro or Ahmed Shah's Tomb. This blogpost shares more about this hidden gem in Old Ahmedabad which can be a good stop for anybody walking through these streets to explore heritage, food and city's shopping habits. 

Above photograph shows interiors of Ahmed Shah's Tomb. There is very dim light inside and you are supposed to cover complete body before entering into this part of the Tomb. The mosque has the tomb of Ahmad Shah was completed by his son Muhammad Shah II who is buried to his left, which can be seen in very first photograph of this Photo Journey. His grandson Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II is buried to his right. The tomb of Ahmad Shah's brother is outside of the main chamber. On Ahmad Shah's tomb flowers and chadars are still offered and when I was inside the tomb, there was a man praying along with a boy putting flowers all around. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Law Ground Night Market - A colourful sight in Ahmedabad city of Gujrat

Above photograph shows interiors of Ahmed Shah's Tomb. There is very dim light inside and you are supposed to cover complete body before entering into this part of the Tomb. 

The mosque has the tomb of Ahmad Shah was completed by his son Muhammad Shah II who is buried to his left, which can be seen in very first photograph of this Photo Journey. His grandson Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II is buried to his right. The tomb of Ahmad Shah's brother is outside of the main chamber. On Ahmad Shah's tomb flowers and chadars are still offered and when I was inside the tomb, there was a man praying along with a boy putting flowers all around. 


Ahmad Shah's Tomb is also known as Badshah no Hajiro or Raja no Hajiro which essentially means King's Mausoleum. Ahmad Shah's tomb is situated close to Jama Mosque and Manek Chowk. It's actually in middle of these 2 places. One can come from Jam Masjid and enter into the area where Ahmed Shah's Tomb is and then if you go ahead you hit Manek Chowk which is also popular for it's Night Market. Manek Chowk is the place which has lot of Jewellers shops during the day and when market is closed, this whole space is occupied by food kiosks. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Sidi Sayyed Mosque - A small structure located at an ignorable location in Ahmedabad

Ahmad Shah's Tomb is also known as Badshah no Hajiro or Raja no Hajiro which essentially means King's Mausoleum. Ahmad Shah's tomb is situated close to Jama Mosque and Manek Chowk. It's actually in middle of these 2 places. One can come from Jam Masjid and enter into the area where Ahmed Shah's Tomb is and then if you go ahead you hit Manek Chowk which is also popular for it's Night Market. Manek Chowk is the place which has lot of Jewellers shops during the day and when market is closed, this whole space is occupied by food kiosks. 


The mosque at Ahmed Shah's Tomb has the main square building with large central dome. There are four chambers at all four corners with smaller domes. When we were visiting Raja No Hajiro, a lady outside mentioned that Vibha can't go in. Women are not allowed to enter inside the tomb and men must cover their heads before entering. I was wearing shorts, so I was told to cover my legs with a piece of cloth. There are also tombs of a few ministers laid across the road. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Exploring the Remains of Harappan Culture in Lothal

The mosque at Ahmed Shah's Tomb has the main square building with large central dome. There are four chambers at all four corners with smaller domes. 

When we were visiting Raja No Hajiro, a lady outside mentioned that Vibha can't go in. Women are not allowed to enter inside the tomb and men must cover their heads before entering. I was wearing shorts, so I was told to cover my legs with a piece of cloth. There are also tombs of a few ministers laid across the road.


When we were walking around old part of Ahmedabad city, we didn't know about this spot. When we visited Rani No Hajiro, the care-taker told us a little about the story behind it and then also directed us to this direction. We loved walking around this street and it was nice to see this small structure being maintained well. Related Blogpot from Gujrat - Rani Ki Vav - The monument which is used in 100 Rupees note Related blogpost from Gujrat - Panoramic Views of Modhera Sun Temple, Gujrat (India) Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Modhera Sun Temple - A Brilliant Place to see in Gujrat, India Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Interesting tour of Hutheesing Jain Temple Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Exploring old Ahmedabad on foot Related Blogpost from Gujrat - One day Trip around Ahmedabad - Adalaj ni Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, Patan's Rani ni Vav & Gandhinagar

When we were walking around old part of Ahmedabad city, we didn't know about this spot. When we visited Rani No Hajiro, the care-taker told us a little about the story behind it and then also directed us to this direction. We loved walking around this street and it was nice to see this small structure being maintained well. 

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