Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Akbari Saari is located in Monin Pura in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh. It was around 450 metres away from Kali Masjid. The route is tagged on Google maps , so you just can't get lost.

Within Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

The entrance to Akbari Saari has been re plastered. Again It had a Darwaza to enter its premises. It had only one door to enter and exit. 

The Sarai was rectangular in shape, with the door placed on one of the sides. 

Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

The history of the Sarai, is put up on this board, if you can read and understand then do post the same in the comments section. This place was built by Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana. Not sure when it was constructed.

Entrance to Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

There were identical looking rooms with small domes all around the walls of the Sarai. These are currently not occupied and in ruins.   

Newly constructed door to Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

  

Within Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

Currently pigs have made them their home. 

History of Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

I am sure ASI will surely work on the re development of this place and make it tourist destination.

Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

Goats in Akbari Sarai in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

There is no provision for food and water at this place.

Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

Monday, May 29, 2017

The Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid is located on the Qila Road, in Monin Pura in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh. 

Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

The Kali Masjid was located very close to Hotel Madhuvan. So close that we could see the Minaret and Masjid Walls from our room. 

We had breakfast in the form of vada's, bread cutlet and Kali Jalebi at Milan Mithai, located close to Hotel Madhuvan. Pls note that breakfast items are sold only in the morning. The snacks here are finger licking good. 

Milan Mithai near Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

We then headed over to entrance to Kali Masjid. The walls of the Masjid look like that of a fort. Made of black stone. It had a nice border atop the walls. The two Minarets placed at two ends were beautiful. 

Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

Near the entrance of the Masjid are many shops. The Entry to the Masjid is via a Darwaza. The Darwaza had a Chor Darwaza (Small Door) in it. Looks like we were entering a fort premises. 

I looked up and so the ceiling and it was beautifully painted.
There is water to clean ones legs on the right as we enter. 

Entrance to Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

The design on the ceiling, I was talking about.

The Masjid stood in front of us. It was very beautiful. At two ends stood two Minarets. Entry to the top of it is restricted. It appeared to me, like the Masjid didn't have a ceiling.

The Masjid was built by Adil Shah Faruqui somewhere in the 16th century. 

Place to wash the feet at Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

There was hardly anyone at the Masjid. The pillars of the Masjid are in Symmetry, plus want was interesting is that the fans had a white bulb fitted to it. It served two purposes, provide breeze and also light at night. 

Symetrical pillars at Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

We were not able to spot the Caretaker, as we wanted to see the Tasbeh, rosary made from thousand beeds of Olives. If you do a google search then you should be able to see a photo of it. 

Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

That's us at Kali Masjid aka Jama Masjid in Burhanpur

The Masjid premises was calm and quiet. I felt at peace here. The cool breeze blowing , the sound of the leaves of the tree was like music to my ears. I wished to spend more time here, but as we were short of time , we moved out to go see the Akbari Sarai located a couple of meters away.

Shahi Qila in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Shahi Qila is a beautiful palace built by the Farooqui rulers in Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh). It is currently in ruins. It is located very close to the River Tapti and Rajghat. It is on the Rajpura Road in Monin Pura, Burhanpur.

Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

After visiting the Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan, the rickshaw driver brought us here. Again this Palace is tagged on Google maps. As in the city premises one can walk to this place or come by a private mode of transport. Special rickshaw are available here. 

The good thing is that there is provision for food and water outside the fort premises. There are toilets in the fort premises. 

Shahi Qila in Burhanpur

Shahi Qila was the residence of Shah Jahan. 

There is a canon painted back placed near the fort premises. 

Information on Shahi Qila in Burhanpur

There is a entry fee to visit the fort premises. The fort premise is open from sunrise to sunset to the public. 

ASI has worked on this fort premises. The inside of the fort is nice and clean. They have re built gardens in the fort premises.
Most of the structures are completely in ruins. 

Cannon at Shahi Qila in Burhanpur

The fort offers a fantastic view of the Rajghat below. There are a couple of temples at the Rajghat. The River Tapti quietly flows near it. In the waters of the river Tapti, there is  a huge stone. It is painted white and it resembles a elephant. On the other side of the river are a couple of more historic monuments. One of them is Ahukhana. I am note sure of the names of the others, the rickshaw driver was not aware of them either. The monuments had tall Minarets next to them. 

The entire fort premises can be seen in 30 minutes time. 

Haman aka Royal bath at Shahi Qila in Burhanpur

One of the attractions of the palace is the Haman or the Royal Bath. It was built specially by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz. The Haman is a dome shaped stucture. I was beautifully painted on the inside. It had a small bath tub in the middle. The intricate paintings in blue are worth seeing. 

Ceiling of Haman aka Royal Bath at Shahi Qila in Burhanpur

The rickshaw driver pointed at one of the paintings on the ceiling and said that it was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. He also told us that the Taj Mahal was to be built here instead of Agra. Not sure how much of it is true. 

Our rickshaw driver cum guide also showed a roadway in the fort walls that leads one directly to Rajghat.

Temples at Rajghat near Shahi Qila in Burhanpur

Shah Jahan had seven wives and Mumtaz was his fourth wife. He built the Taj Mahal for her. I wonder what he built for the other wives. 

Fathima and Me at Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

We then visited the Shahi Mosque. A wall and a Minaret is all that remains of it now.

Remains of Shahi Masjid in Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

The are a couple of other structures on the fort premises. Not sure of their names. 

Structures within Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

The fort cum palace was four storey tall. Access to the rooms within it is restricted. 

Structures within Shahi Qila premises in Burhanpur

Had a amazing time here, we then headed to see Raja Jai Singh Chhatri.

Bibi ki masjid in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh

Monday, February 13, 2017

Bibi ki Masjid is located in Monin Pura in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh.

Closed entrance to Bibi ki masjid in Burhanpur

Directions to it are tagged on Google maps.

The Masjid is currently closed and not accessible to public. We were disappointed once again. The first time at Kundi Bhandara,and the second at this place.

Another photo of Bibi ki masjid in Burhanpur

By the look of it, from the outside was quite a old structure.
Begum Ruquiyawife of King Azam Humayum built the first Jama Masjid in Itwara Burhanpur , it was also called as Bibi ki Masjid.

We then asked a couple of locals who informed us that certain portions of the Masjid are in need of repairs and hence it is kept closed. Repair work is being conducted inside. Also the local Muslims have asked for the Masjid to be kept open so that they can offer prayers. As this monument is under the ASI, they have been advised to offer prayers in Kali or Jama Masjid located close by.

The walls of Bibi ki masjid in Burhanpur

There are a couple of shops around so one can find food and water. Though we didn't go searching as we had our provisions.

We then headed off to see the tombs or Nadir shah and his brother Adil Shah of the Farooqi Dynasty, located a couple of KM away.