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| 1860s Ahmad Shah's Tomb, Ahmedabad, GJ upload.wikimedia.org/ |
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| Ahmad Shah's Tomb,Ahmedabadd, upload.wikimedia.org Image: Uwais |
Above image: Outer part of Sultan Ahmed Shah's tomb......
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| Ahmad Shah's Tomb,upload.wikimedia.org Image: Uwais |
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| Ahmad Shah's Tomb,upload.wikimedia.org image: Lampurav |
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| Ahmad Shah's Tomb, Ahmedabad,upload.wikimedia.org Image:Uwais |
Ahmad Shah's Tomb, locally revered as Badshah no Hajiro, stands as a significant medieval monument in the bustling heart of Ahmedabad, close to the Jama Mosque and Manek Chowk. This mausoleum, which houses the remains of the city's founder, Ahmad Shah I, is a testament to the early Indo-Saracenic architectural style that characterized the Gujarat Sultanate.
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| Interior ,Ahmed Shah's tomb,.en.wikimedia.or |
The tomb's construction was initiated after the death of Ahmad Shah I in 1442 and completed by his son, Muhammad Shah II. The central chamber of the mausoleum is a square building with a large, imposing central dome. This main dome is flanked by four smaller domed chambers at each corner, creating a symmetrical and well-proportioned structure. The tombs of Ahmad Shah I, his son Muhammad Shah II, and his grandson Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II are laid out in the center of the main chamber. The chamber is beautifully illuminated by the sunlight filtering through delicately carved stone screens, or jaalis, which are a hallmark of the region's architectural style.
In addition to its architectural significance, the tomb complex holds several other tombs, including that of Ahmad Shah's brother, located outside the main chamber. Across the road, there are also tombs of a few of his ministers. The site's present status is that of a revered historical and religious place. Flowers and chadars (ornate cloths) are still offered at Ahmad Shah's tomb by devotees, reflecting its continued spiritual importance. However, to maintain reverence, certain traditions are upheld, such as the prohibition of women from entering the main chamber and the requirement for men to cover their heads.
A unique and living tradition associated with the tomb is the performance of Naubat. This traditional orchestra, which historically served to announce royal arrivals and departures, mark special occasions, and act as timekeepers, is still played today as a tribute to Ahmad Shah. The ninth generation of Naubat musicians performs daily from the Naubat Khana, a drum room situated above the tomb's entrance. Playing the nagara (kettle drum) and shehnai (a traditional wind instrument), they honor the legacy of the city's founder, a tradition that was once used to announce the sunset and the closing of the fort gates. This practice continues to connect the present to Ahmedabad's royal past.
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