Khokari Tombs

Khokari Tombs are three main stone structures near Murud displaying Indo-Saracenic style with bulbous domes, finials, and intricate stone carvings throughout. Around fifty additional graves of regional nobility surround these principal monuments.

The largest tomb belongs to Sidi Surul Khan, who ruled Janjira between 1707 and 1734, while two smaller ones house Sidi Kasim and Khairiyat Khan. These structures reflect the authority and naval dominance of this dynasty.

The tombs honor the Siddis, people of Abyssinian origin who became powerful naval leaders and rulers in this coastal region. Their legacy shaped the area and remains visible in local memory today.

The tombs lie along the road from Murud toward Agardanda Jetty and are reachable on foot. October through March brings the most pleasant weather for exploring the site.

The burial ground reveals how regional leaders and their families were arranged together in death, creating a physical map of power and kinship. This organized arrangement tells a story about social order that is rarely visible elsewhere.

Location: Raigad district

GPS coordinates: 18.30156,72.98093

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05