Ahar Cenotaphs, Memorial complex in Udaipur, India

The Ahar Cenotaphs are a memorial complex in Udaipur, Rajasthan, made up of around 250 royal monuments built in marble and stone. Each structure is topped with a dome and surrounded by carved columns, following the architectural style known as chhatri, which was used throughout the Mewar region.

Ahar was the ancient city of Tamba Nagari, later renamed Anandpur under the Guhila ruler Asa Ditya, and it declined once Chittorgarh rose as capital. The cenotaphs honour the Maharanas of Mewar from Udai Singh II onward, with nineteen major monuments raised over roughly 350 years. Sangram Singh II's cenotaph was built in 1734; Arvind Singh Mewar, cremated here on 17 March 2025, was the last of the line to be laid to rest at the site.

The site is also called Mahasati, the "Great Place of Sati," because queens and concubines of deceased Maharanas were cremated or performed sati here. Effigies at the cenotaphs mark how many women died with each ruler; the cenotaph of Sangram Singh II shows him with his 21 wives.

The site lies east of Udaipur's city center and is easiest to reach by auto-rickshaw or taxi. Mornings are the best time to visit, as the light is good and the grounds are quieter than later in the day.

The cenotaph of Maharana Sangram Singh rests on 56 pillars and has an octagonal dome, making it stand apart from the others on the grounds. It was also built to honor 21 of his wives, whose cremations took place at the same site following his death.