Bahu Begum ka Maqbaraबहू बेगम का मक़बरा
The tallest and finest Nawabi tomb in Faizabad, built for Shuja-ud-Daula's widow.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Awadh
Awadh
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyFaizabad, Ayodhya Cantt
EntryFree
About Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
The tomb of Unmatuzzohra Bano, wife of Shuja-ud-Daula, who outlived him by forty years and ran Faizabad in her own right. Built after her death in 1815 and about 42 metres high, it is the tallest building in Faizabad and the best piece of Nawabi architecture in the district. Climb to the upper terrace for the view.
What to see and do
- The 42-metre white tomb
- Upper terrace views over Faizabad
- Nawabi stucco and gateways
- Gulab Bari nearby
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