Khusro Bagh, Mughal garden and burial complex in Prayagraj, India
Khusro Bagh is a forty-acre garden containing four sandstone mausoleums carved with inscriptions and relief panels from the Mughal era. The complex has a rectangular layout with burial chambers hidden beneath decorative cenotaphs at ground level.
The complex was built in the early 1600s as a burial place for royal family members. During the 1857 Indian Revolt, it served as a military base under the command of Maulvi Liaquat Ali.
The garden displays Islamic building traditions through its burial chambers and decorative carvings. Visitors can see the calligraphy of court artist Mir Abdullah on the walls and learn how the Mughal family honored their dead.
The monument sits near Prayagraj Junction railway station and is easily accessible by public transport. Entry is free, and the garden welcomes visitors throughout the year without seasonal closures.
The complex holds the tomb of Shah Begum, designed by Aqa Reza with a three-tier structure that stands out among the other mausoleums. Remarkably, the burial site of Khusro's favorite horse is also located within the grounds.
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