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Rani no Hajiro, Ahmedabad
Rani no Hajiro: One of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Rani no Hajiro is open on all days of the week. Rani no Hajiro opening and closing timings is 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM.
Best Time to Visit
September, October, November, December
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents
Place Type
Forts & Tombs, Monument
Official Info
N/A
Nearest Metro Station
About Rani no Hajiro
Rani no Hajiro, also known as the Mughlai Bibi no Maqbara, is a 15th-century monument located in the historic Manek Chowk area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah I of the Gujarat Sultanate, the monument served as the burial place for the Sultan's queens and royal women. The monument holds huge cultural and tourism significance due to its excellent craftsmanship and continued use as a heritage market. Its structure reflects the Indo-Islamic style, featuring stone lattice screens, simple decoration and balanced space layout.
Architecture of Rani no Hajiro
Rani no Hajiro reflects the distinctive Indo-Islamic architectural style of the Gujarat Sultanate, which blends Islamic funerary planning with the craftsmanship of the region. Built in the late 15th century during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah I (1458–1511), the monument showcases advanced stone carving techniques and weathering.Local sandstone was used in its construction, while finely perforated mesh screens provide ventilation and filtered light. Its layout follows symbolic funerary geometry, emphasizing circles, symmetry, and spiritual thought. Instead of intense decoration, minimal surface decoration clearly shows the structure.The monument's engineering innovation lies in its passive cooling design and precise stone joints without excessive mortar, ensuring longevity over centuries.
- Central royal tomb chamber
- Rectangular enclosed courtyard
- Stone jali screens and arched entrances
- Raised burial platforms
Interesting facts about Rani no Hajiro
- The tomb uses perforated stone jalis to regulate light and airflow naturally.
- Local sandstone was precisely cut and interlocked with minimal mortar.
- Covered in rich brocade works, these tombs display intricate carvings that are a blend of Jain, Islamic and Hindu architectural styles.
- One of the most vibrant shopping destinations of Ahmedabad.
- The monument uniquely evolved into a traditional market without altering its core structure.
- You can shop for traditional Garba clothes, jewelry, accessories and many more here.
How to reach Rani no Hajiro
Rani no Hajiro FAQs:
𝒜. The road leading to Rani no Hajiro is famous for its own name, with the area around the complex now becoming a market for women's clothing, jewelery and accessories.
𝒜. The word rani no means queen and hajiro means tomb.
𝒜. Rani no Hajiro was built for the queens of Agamed Shah.
𝒜. Rani no Hajiro was built in the 15th century.
𝒜. It is located at Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Rani no Hajiro: No Entry Fees. The mausoleum is open from 9 AM in the morning till 6 PM in the evening on all days of the week..
𝒜. You should visit Rani no Hajiro during September, October, November, December months for best experience.
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