Indo Islamic Heritage
Nawab Mahabat Khan II Maqbara is a historic mausoleum located at GFG6+W35, Mullawada, Junagadh, Gujarat 362001. Construction began in 1878 under Nawab Mahabat Khan II, the sixth Nawab of Junagadh State, and was completed in 1892 during the reign of his successor, Nawab Bahadur Khan III. The mausoleum contains the grave of Mahabat Khan II and is renowned for its distinctive combination of Indo-Islamic, Gothic and European architectural influences, including ornate stone carvings, French-style windows, onion-shaped domes, silver doors and spiral staircases surrounding its minarets. The adjoining Bahauddin Maqbara, built for his minister Sheikh Bahauddin Hussain Bhar between 1891 and 1896, forms part of the same historic complex. The monument is a State Protected Monument and is regarded as one of Junagadh's most important architectural landmarks.
The maqbara is situated in the historic Mullawada locality of Junagadh, near Jumma Masjid. Junagadh Junction Railway Station is approximately 1 km away, with some sources placing it around 350 metres from the complex. The nearest major bus stand is Junagadh Bus Station, approximately 2 km away. Keshod Airport is approximately 40 km away and is the closest airport; Rajkot Airport is approximately 103–104 km away.
Year of Built: 19th Century
Address: Mullawada, Junagadh – 362001
Country: India
State: Gujarat
District: Junagadh
Pincode: 362001
Longitude: 70.4600° E
Latitude: 21.5272° N