Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
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Bahu Begum ka Maqbara

The white-marble tomb of Bahu Begum, queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, one of the tallest monuments in Faizabad.

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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information

Time needed45 minutes
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreAbout 7 km west of the old town, in Faizabad
Railway station≈ 6 km away
Airport≈ 2.1 km away
LocationAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh

≈ Straight-line distance from this place. The road route is usually longer.

Highlights

Why Visit Bahu Begum ka Maqbara?

  1. Tomb of a remarkable queen

    Bahu Begum, who shaped Nawabi Faizabad.

  2. Among Faizabad's tallest buildings

    Built after 1816 by Darab Ali Khan.

  3. City views

    A wide view over Faizabad from the top.

  4. Close to the airport

    About 2 km away, easy to add on arrival or departure.

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About Bahu Begum ka Maqbara

Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is the tomb of Bahu Begum (Unmatuzzohra Bano), the chief queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. She married the Nawab in 1743 and lived in Faizabad until her death in 1816, and many of the city's Nawabi buildings are credited to her.

The tomb was built after her death by her adviser Darab Ali Khan at a cost of about three lakh rupees. It is one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad and a fine example of Nawabi architecture that is not in the Mughal style.

From the top there is a wide view over Faizabad and its surroundings.

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Getting there

How to Reach Bahu Begum ka Maqbara

The Maqbara is about 1 km from Ayodhya Cantt railway station and about 2 km from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, so it is a convenient first or last stop. Gulab Bari and Guptar Ghat are nearby.

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