From Babur to Bahadur Shah Zafar- Final resting places of Mughal emperors
From Babur to Bahadur Shah Zafar- Final resting places of Mughal emperors
The final resting places of the Mughal emperors are spread across various locations, reflecting their vast empire and complex histories. Babur, the dynasty’s founder, was first buried in Agra but was later reinterred in Kabul, honouring his own wishes. His successor, Humayun, lies buried in Delhi.
Babur was initially buried in Aram Bagh (formerly Rambagh) in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, his remains were later moved to the 'Bagh-e-Babur' (Gardens of Babur) in Kabul, Afghanistan. While he was initially buried in Agra, his body was later moved to Kabul, which was his wish.
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Aurangzeb was buried in Khuldabad, near Maharashtra's Aurangabad, in a simple, unadorned tomb, reflecting his austere lifestyle. His tomb is located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, which is near Ellora Caves and about 26 km from Aurangabad. It is situated within the shrine complex of Sheikh Zainuddin, a 14th-century Chishti saint. Despite being an emperor, Aurangzeb chose a simple, open-to-sky cenotaph, reflecting his preference for Islamic austerity.
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Humayun was buried in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, specifically in Nizamuddin East. It's near the Purana Qila (old fort) and the Nizamuddin Dargah. The tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prominent example of Mughal architecture.
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Shah Jahan was buried in the Taj Mahal in Agra, next to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. After his death, Aurangzeb had Shah Jahan interred in the Taj Mahal, next to Mumtaz Mahal. The two graves lie beneath two 'false' tombstones, underground. Many believe that Shah Jahan had not planned to be buried with his wife within the Taj, and their graves sit asymmetrically in the centre of the monument.
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Akbar was buried in Sikandra, near Uttar Pradesh's Agra, in a mausoleum he designed. This mausoleum is situated on the outskirts of Agra city. It houses the mortal remains of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who, during his lifetime itself had completed the tomb and laid out a beautiful garden.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Rangoon (Yangon), Myanmar, by the British and buried there. His grave was initially unmarked, but later a memorial was erected. He was buried near the Shwedagon Pagoda at 6 Ziwaka Road, near the intersection with Shwedagon Pagoda road, Yangon. The shrine of Bahadur Shah Zafar Dargah was built there after the recovery of his tomb on February 16, 1991.
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Jahangir was buried in Pakistan's Lahore, in a mausoleum built by his wife Nur Jahan. The Mughal emperor Jahangir is buried in a mausoleum dating from 1637, located in Shahdara Bagh near the city of Lahore, along the banks of the River Ravi, in Punjab, Pakistan.
