Khokari Tombs, Historical tombs in Murud, India.
The Khokari Tombs are a group of stone funerary structures near Murud in Raigad district, Maharashtra, built in an Indo-Saracenic style. Three main domed monuments stand at the center, surrounded by around fifty smaller graves belonging to members of the local nobility.
The tombs date from the era of the Siddi dynasty of Janjira, which controlled this coastal stretch during the 17th and 18th centuries. The largest monument belongs to Sidi Surul Khan, who ruled in the early 18th century, while two smaller ones are those of Sidi Kasim and Khairiyat Khan.
The site honors the Siddis, a community of East African origin that rose to naval power along this stretch of coast. Visitors can still read inscriptions on the tombs and observe decorative motifs that reflect this mixed heritage.
The site sits along the road from Murud toward Agardanda Jetty and can be reached on foot from the town center. The months from October to March offer more comfortable conditions for a visit, as the heat and monsoon rains have passed.
Despite its status as a Monument of National Importance, the site sees very few visitors and is often completely empty, which allows for a calm look at the stones up close. The tombs sit right at the roadside and are easy to walk past without noticing them.
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