Tomb of King Mahmud Begada

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Sultan Mehmud Begda erected mausoleums for himself and his family on the northern bank of this great bank and opposite the mausoleum of the saint. The Kings' chamber contains the remains of three rulers of Gujarat : Sultan Mehmud Begda, Sultan Muzaffar II and Sultan Mehmud III, the grandson of Muzaffar II.

On the western side, the other corresponding tomb chamber contains the graves of some of the queens, among which the most well known is that of Bibi Rajabai, the queearated from each other by steps leading down to the lake. A strong adherence to the principle of symmetry in architecture, points to the fact that once upon a n of Sultan Muzaffar Shah II. The mausoleums of the Kings and Queens are septime, beautiful jaalis must have adorned the outer walls of the Queens tomb as well. But now, only crude brick masonary work is seen

Source : The Royal Realm

Some of the important kings of the Sultanate Dynasty are buried here at Sarkhej:

Sultan Mehmud Begada (1458‒1511)

Sultan Muzaffar Shah II (1513‒26), son and direct heir of Sultan Mehmud Begada

Sultan Mahmud III (1536‒54), grandson of Sultan Muzaffar Shah II

The rest of the kings from the Sultanate Dynasty are buried in Raja ka Hajira in Patan, the capital of Gujarat before Ahmedabad. The entry to the tomb of Sultan Mehmud Begada is to the left as soon as one enters the Roza complex. The walls on the outer periphery of this tomb are adorned with intricately carved jalis. An interesting mosaic pattern is seen on the floor when there is a play of light on the jalis.

Source : Sarkhej Roza, the Living Monument

Pics taken Mar 2019 and Mar 2020

Tomb of King Mahmud Begada, Sarkhej Roza
Tomb of King Mahmud Begara, Sarkhej Roza
Sarkhej Roza
Tomb of Mahmud Begada, Sarkhej Roza