Shahi Qila (Burhanpur)

 

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Shahi Qila (Burhanpur)

LOCATION: 573 kms from Mumbai, 548 kms from Pune, 369 kms from Nashik, 5 kms from Burhanpur.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.

Shahi Qila (Burhanpur)

Place Information:

Shahi Qila (Burhanpur)

Location Details: Shahi Qila (Burhanpur)

Base Village: Burhanpur.

Nearest Railway Station: Burhanpur

Difficulty: Easy.

Shahi Qila is a majestic palace located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Tapti River, it is one of the most beautiful heritage places in Madhya Pradesh, and among the must-visit places as part of Burhanpur.

Shahi Qila was originally built by rulers of the Farooqi Dynasty around 1500 CE. According to legend, this fort is famed for housing Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan during his two-year stay in the city to quell a revolt among kingdoms in southern India. Shah Jahan became so fond of the fort that it was here he establishes his court for the first three years of his ascending the throne. He also built Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas on the terrace of the Qila.

A seven-storied monument, the fort itself is often called Bhoolbhoolaiya because of its vast, confusing architecture. The main attraction at the palace is the hammam or the royal bath, it was specifically built for Shah Jahan's wife, Begum Mumtaz Mahal, so that she could enjoy a luxurious bath in water scented with khus, saffron, and rose petals. Designed in Mughal Iranian style with domed roofs, the Hammam is beautifully decorated with paintings on honeycomb work. The baths have an inscription of Khan Khana Mirza Abdul Rahim Khan.

Although the Qila is mostly in ruins now, the structures stand still display marvelous sculpture and exquisite carvings which is now under the custody of ASI. Even today, the ceiling has many intricate paintings. One of these paintings depicts a monument that is said to have been the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. One of the amazing facts is that the Taj Mahal was originally supposed to have been built at Burhanpur. The site was chosen for it still lies vacant near the Tapti river. Mumtaz, in whose memory the Taj Mahal was built, died in Burhanpur while giving birth to her fourteenth child in 1631.

HOW TO REACH

By Road: There is a major road transport structure for reaching Burhanpur, as one can get in to the bus if he wants to reaches here from Indore, which is 183 km away. Since Burhanpur situated on the State Highway – 27, which links it to the Indore, it would be best to drive down from Indore in the bus or hired car or taxi. The nearest town is Khandwa, which is 69 km away and encompasses through Indore-Burhanpur SH-27.

One can reach Burhanpur via Indore, as this is well connected city of Madhya Pradesh and 183 km from Indore. You can take any of following modes of transport.

By Train: Burhanpur town is very well connected by train from other important cities and tourist destinations of India. It lies on Mumbai-Delhi & Mumbai Allahabad rail-route. Burhanpur has its own Railway Station (Railway Code: BAU). Trains like Tulsi Express, Kamayani Express (11072), Kushinagar Express (11016), Punjab Mail (12138), Howrah-Mumbai Express (12321), Mahanagri Express (11094), Karnatak Express (12628) etc are some of the important trains connecting Burhanpur from important destinations of India. In simple words, Burhanpur Railway Station (BAU) has train connectivity with destinations like: Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Bhopal, Eranakulam, Lucknow, Kolkata (Howrah), Allahabad, Varanasi, Jabalpur (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench), Katni (Bandhavgarh), Pipariya (Pachmarhi), Jhansi (Orchha-Khajuraho), Jalgaon (Ajanta-Ellora), Bangalore etc.

 

By Air: The nearest airport for reaching Burhanpur is Indore (IDR), which is 183 km from Burhanpur. As Indore is a financial capital of the central state of India Madhya Pradesh, one can get wide air connectivity for all major cities of India like Mumbai, Bhopal, and Delhi from here or for here. Delhi which is the National Capital of India is at a distance of 894 km from Indore, and from Delhi on can board the flight for any destination abroad or domestic. Major Air carriers like Spice jet, Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways provides their air services widely inbound and outbound for all major Indian cities and abroad.

 

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Rs. 25 for Person

 

Blogger post Link: https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/ankai-and-tankai-manmad.html

 

Reference Link:

1.       https://www.trawell.in/madhya-pradesh/burhanpur/raja-jai-singh-ki-chhatri

2.       https://www.madhya-pradesh-tourism.com/destination/Asirgarh-Fort-31

3.       https://www.trawell.in/madhya-pradesh/burhanpur/khuni-bhandara

4.       https://www.trawell.in/madhya-pradesh/burhanpur/moti-mahal

5.       https://www.trawell.in/madhya-pradesh/burhanpur/shahi-qila

 

 

 

 

 

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