Tomb of Khusro, Khusro Bagh, Khuldabad, Prayagraj UP.
Prayagraj, which was known as Allahabad, where the Ganga and Jamuna rivers are merging, is also famous for its ancient civilization. The Kumbh Mela is held here every twelve years. Khusro Bagh is a protected monument near the main railway junction. Prince Khusro’s tomb is a magnificent specimen of Mughal architecture located in this garden.
Prince Khusro was born in Lahore in 1587 AD and died in Burhanpur in 1622 AD and burial in Allahabad. He was the eldest son of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, and he was the dear grandson of his grandfather Emperor Akbar. But a rebellion against his father resulted in a miserable life.
The mausoleum was designed by Jahangir’s beloved artist Aqa Raza and it was probably constructed by Nisar Begum, sister of Prince Khusro. It’s a magnificent protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. This monument with arcaded walls is two storeyed. The roof of which is covered with a huge dome based on an octagonal drum and corners are having decorated stone canopies. The entire building is built on a high pitched platform. Decorative works also appear on the edge of the platform and on vertical stone cladding. Stone pillars and decorated pillar capitals and archways are supporting the roof and dome. All the four corners are having staircases and only one main chamber under the dome. Staircases and main chamber entry is restricted.
There is no entry fee and nearest attractions are three other tombs, Garden itself and Guava Garden. It’s a popular picnic spot and leisure park. It’s a major attraction among the history buffs and architecture lovers.
