Trip Advisor

Timing

09:00 - 18:00

Closing Day

Always Open

Website

https://ahmedabadtourism.in/sarkhej-roza-ahmedabad

Direction

Map

Toilet

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

NO

Do's/Dont's

Visitors are expected to maintain the divinity and serenity of the place and are expected to remove their footwear and cover their head with a piece of cloth before entering into the holy place.

Audio Guide

NO

Entrance Fees (Per Person)

India

Adult

0

Child

0

Foreign Nationals

Adult

0

Child

0

Bimstec and Saarc Nationals

Adult

0

Child

0

History

One of the most beautiful places of worship, Sarkhej Roza draws several visitors seeking to explore its distinct architecture. An important landmark for the Muslims situated in Makarba, provides a sense of serenity to every visitor.Hindus dominated the Sarkhej village for a long-time and were majorly involved in weaving and dying. Advisor and close friend of Sultan Ahmed Shah, Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh was a great sufi saint who stayed here for a long time during his last stage of his life. He is said to have lived till his 111 years of life and died in 1445. A tomb and mosque was built by Sultan Muhammad Shah II in honour of the Saint at this place which was completed by his son Qutbuddin Ahmed Shah II in 1451 AD.Behind the mausoleum lies the grave of a noble and general of the Akbar court, named Khwaja Ghiasuddin Ali Asaf Khan Qazwini.During 15th century the historic mosque underwent expansion with the establishment of a palace and development of the Sarkhej Lake by Sultan Mahmud Begada. Other additions included pavilions and a small private mosque. Mehmud Begada named the lake after his father Sultan Ahmed Shah as Ahmed Sar and had the palaces built on its southern and western banks.The Royal family often visited the small mosque and the holy site. Sultan Mahmud Begada also built a mausoleum for himself and his family opposite to the resting place of the saint. Adding to the charm of the place a garden was also developed.A photographer’s delight, the revered complex has been built with the strenuous efforts of Persian brothers Azzam and Muazzam Khan. The complex also houses the mausoleums of these architects.
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