Tomb Of Bilqis Begum, Burhanpur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit

At a distance of 6 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, the Tomb of Bilqis Begum is a mausoleum located in the Teressa locality of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Utavali River, it is one of the best places to visit in Burhanpur.

The Tomb of Bilqis Begum is the final resting place of Bilqis Begum, the wife of Mughal Prince Shah Shuja, the second son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Begum. After the decline of Farooqi rule, the Mughal era took over, resulting in Prince and Princesses frequenting the place. Shah Shuja was the 'Subedar' of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa and was visiting Burhanpur with his favorite queen Bilqis Begum. Bilquis Begum died here during childbirth in 1632 AD. Bilqis Begum was interred with state honours, and in time a gorgeous Maqbara was built over her grave by Shah Jahan.

Of all the Mughal monuments built in Burhanpur, this Maqbara is unique in terms of its construction style. The Maqbara is built 4 feet above the ground and designed to sit on a platform cut like a rose petal. It was built of stone and plastered with shell mortar and decorated with paintings. The tomb is crowned with a Melon-shaped dome hence it is also called Kharbuja Mahal. In the center of the Maqbara lies the Mazaar of Begum Shuja, decorated with beautiful carving of plants and creepers. Inside the Maqbara, colorful designs have been made. The remarkable feature is that no design has been repeated. The tomb is currently under the supervision of the Department of Archaeology.

Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Free