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Burhanpur a small town in Madhya Pradesh which is barely 20 kms from the Maharashtra Border, founded in 1400 AD by the Faruqi King, Nasir Khan, on the northwestern banks of the Tapti. Burhanpur remains a city of great architectural importance, but its fame rests largely as a piligrimage for Bohra Muslims as well as for Sikhs. Across the Tapti from Burhanpur is one of its most well-known monuments, the Akhukhana, literally 'deer park', which was used as a hunting ground during Faruqi and Mughal rule. This is also where Shah Jahan’s most beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal was buried. She died in Burhanpur in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child, princess Gauhara. The queen's body rested here for several months until it was disinterred and travelled with the Mughal court to Agra – to find a final home in the glorious Taj Mahal.
Originally built by the Farooqui rulers, it was then resided by Shah Jahan, at a time when he was the governor of the town. Also known as Shahi Qila, as of today it is just ruins. However, whatever is left of the palace displays amazing works of sculpture and exquisite carvings. It is a well-fortified fort having many structures added to it, the fort houses the Diwan-e-Khas and Diwan-e-aam maintained by the Archeological Survey of India are set beautifully manicured gardens which come alive in the evenings with families and young couples.
Jama Masjid in Burhanpur is one of the major mosques built in the area during the Faroqui rule. It is one of the famous buildings constructed in ward itwara by Begum Ruquiya wife of King Azam Humayun in 1529, the initial Jama Masjid was built to the north of the city. It is later during 1590 that the present Jama Masjid was constructed in the heart of Burhanpur and ever since it has been one of the major historical and tourist attraction. This was the first Jama Masjid in Burhanpur and is known as Bibi Ki Masjid. This Masjid is similar to the Jama Masjid in Delhi. There are two big minarets that rise majestically across the Burhanpur skyline. The Jama Masjid also has three round cupolas. Its symmetrical arches and sparsely decorated pillars create a sense of severe beauty.
This place is an important pilgrimage of site of the Khalsa sect. Gurdwara Bari Sangat is about two furlong northwest of the walled city is much more flourishing and frequented.The first and the last Guru, Guru Nanak Dev & Guru Govind Singh of Khalsa, sect visited the Gurudwara, which is located on the bank of the Tapti river. The Gurudwara is approximately 400 years old, has 16 acres of land attached to it. Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a marble canopied seat in the middle of a spacious high-ceilinged, rectangular hall which has a gallery at mid-height on three sides.
Burhanpur,India
Burhanpur is a hidden jewel in the annals of medieval Indian Architecture. Today a small town in Madhya Pradesh, barely 20 km from the Maharashtra Border, its history is one battle, conquest and change, Interspersed with burst of peace that allowed for a rich aesthetic to flourish. Guests can enjoy easy access to all that the li...
Population: 210,891
Average Climate:
| Summer: | 27° C – 42° C |
| Winter: | 12° C – 25° C |
Best time to visit: October to March