Qutubuddin Hajiro

Vadodara

Patola silk sarees, bandhnis and traditional ghagras, embroidered blankets, bracelets, jewellery, and khadi are all well-known products from Vadodara. This city is well-known for housing the state's Maratha Royal Family at the renowned Lakshmi Vilas Palace.

Brief History

Also known as Hazira Maqbara, the lesser-visited mausoleum belongs to Qutubuddin Muhammad Khan, the tutor of Salim, son and successor of Akbar. It also houses the tombstone of his son, Naurang Khan who held important offices under the Emperor. An oasis amongst the busy streets of Vadodara, it offers a great place to pull the breaks on sightseeing. The structure stands on a high octagonal platform with small gaps facing cardinal directions with five arches on each side. As per the Archaeological Survey of India, the mausoleum was built around 1586.

Constructed in 1586, the mausoleum captures a lesser known part of history, commemorating Qutubuddin Muhammad Khan and Naurang Khan, who served Emperor Salim, Akbar’s son. Qutubuddin was the uncle of Mirza Aziz Koka, Akbar’s foster brother who was also the Governor of Gujarat thrice between 1573 AD and 1583 AD Qutubuddin was a brave general in the army of Akbar and later became the governor of the Baroda as well as his son’s tutor.