Shahzadi Ka Roza, Chanderi - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit

At a distance of 1 km from Chanderi Bus Station, Shahzadi Ka Roza is a tomb located in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Parmeshwar Tal, it is one of the prominent Chanderi tourist places.

Shahzadi Ka Rauza was built in the 15th century by the Governor of Chanderi, Hakim in memory of his daughter Mehrunnisa. It stands as a metaphor for unfulfilled love. As per the legend, Mehrunnisa fell in love with a commoner, which her father did not approve of, and sent assassins to kill him. When the princess got to know, she rushed to him but by that time he had lost the battle of life. Unable to accept this fate, she too ended herself. Steeped in grief, Hakim buried the star-crossed lovers together and built the memorial. He also dug a pond around so that no one can reach the tomb. The pond does not exist today, but Shehzadi ka Roza stands as a striking monument in the middle of green fields.

Built entirely of grey-colored sandstone, this elegant structure is built on a 12 feet high platform. On the outside, the wall is neatly divided into a longer first floor and a slightly lower second storey which is actually a series of arched structures. The best part of the monument is the simple, curved brackets supporting it on both levels. But there is really only a single-storeyed single square room inside the monument. Originally, the whole structure was surrounded by five domes, four at the corners and a larger one in the middle, but most of these are now in ruins. The exterior upper surface of the monument once had coloured tiles, the traces of which are still clearly visible.

Timings: 8 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Free