Tomb of Aurangzeb, Mughal tomb in Khuldabad, India

The Tomb of Aurangzeb lies in the south-eastern corner of the dargah complex of Sheikh Zainuddin in Khuldabad. It is a red stone platform less than three yards long, with a small cavity in the middle, covered with soil on which herbs grow and open to the sky. Lord Curzon later covered the site with marble and enclosed it in a pierced marble screen; the gateway and domed porch date from 1760. Aurangzeb's full name is written on a marble plate in one corner.

The emperor ruled India for roughly five decades until his death in 1707, which marked a turning point for Mughal power. He chose this location to be buried near his spiritual teacher Sheikh Zainuddin.

Aurangzeb was buried beside Sheikh Zainuddin, the Sufi teacher he called his spiritual guide, and received the posthumous title Khuld-makan, "he whose abode is in eternity". His full name is carved on a marble plate in one corner of the tomb. The grave itself is covered with soil on which herbs grow, following the grave of his sister Jahanara Begum.

The site is located about 24 kilometers from Aurangabad city and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India with regular supervision. Plan your visit during daylight hours for safe access to the grounds.

The emperor financed the construction through his own savings from handicraft work during his final years. The modest total cost of 14 rupees and 12 annas reflects his deliberate choice for humility over grandeur.