Burhanpur: Explore The Historic City In Madhya Pradesh!

Situated at the Tapti River bank, nearly 340 km southwest of Bhopal, Burhanpur is an attractive city well-known for its wonderful structures and historical remains that draws people from several parts of the country. This city is called after Sheikh Burhan-ud-din, who was a prevalent medieval Sufi Saint and is governed by Mughals, who built many wonderful monuments here.

There are numerous tourist attractions in Burhanpur, built throughout the reign of Shah Jahan, the prodigious Mughal Emperor, and the most prevalent of them is Shahi Qila, a grand palace in Burhanpur. Though different of its parts are in wrecks today, a lot of tourists visit this place to discover the ancient beauty of the structure and to see its astonishing works of sculpture and attractive carvings. 

Shahi Qila

The Badshahi Qila is situated to the east of the Tapti River. Unhappily, like the other monuments of Burhanpur this one wasn’t carried much attention and all that has been left of the place are its remnants. Though, one can still see the complex carvings and artwork done by the workforces of the 16th century which are apparent on the walls and the Zenana Hammam.

Ahukhana

At a distance of nearly 13 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Ahukhana is the earliest monument situated in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Located on the banks of River Tapti, it is one of the best sightseeing locations in Burhanpur.

The magnificence of the Taj Mahal and the love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the sovereign Mumtaz Mahal are better known throughout the globe. This white marble mausoleum lures seven to eight million individuals each year. However, barely any travelers know that it is not the innovative place where the mortal remains of Mumtaz Mahal, the most cherished queen of Emperor Shah Jahan, were kept. 

Tomb of Bilqis Begum

At a distance of nearly 6 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, the Tomb of Bilqis Begum is a mausoleum situated in the Teressa locality of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Located on the banks of the Utavali River, in Burhanpur, it is one of the best places to visit. The Tomb of Bilqis Begum is the ending resting place of Bilqis Begum, the beautiful wife of Mughal Prince Shah Shuja, the 2^nd son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Begum.

Shah Shuja was the ‘Subedar’ of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa and was staying in Burhanpur with his favorite and beautiful queen Bilqis Begum. Bilquis Begum died here through childbirth in 1632 AD. Bilqis Begum was entombed with state honors, and in time a stunning Maqbara was constructed over her grave by Shah Jahan.

Black Taj / Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan

At a distance of nearly 7 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, the Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan or Black Taj is a mausoleum situated in the Teressa locality of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Located on the banks of the Utavali River, it is one of the best Burhanpur lures. The eldest sone of Abdul Rahim Khankhana was Shah Nawaz Khan. He was grown up in Burhanpur itself. Sighted his bravery, he was made the superior of the Mughal army. He deceased at the age of 44, buried here on the banks of the Utawali river across Burhanpur. It also houses the tomb of Shahnawaz Khan’s beautiful wife.

It is an attractive monument, shaped such as the Taj though constructed on a much smaller scale. It is made of nearby found black-colored stone therefore the name Black Taj. Enclosed by a garden, the mausoleum is a huge domed structure typical of Mughal architecture. The memorial is square in shape with a central dome and has hexagonal minarets on the 4 corners with arched verandas running all across it. Inside the walls of the dome have attractive paintings. But, the genuine grave of Shah Nawaz Khan is below the Mausoleum and has a minor stairway that leads to the actual grave. Next to it is a ruined monument named Paandan Mahal owing to which is shaped such as a pandan.

Asirgarh Fort

The fort, scatter over a total area of more than 60 acres, is located nearly 20 kilometers to the north of Burhanpur. It may seem to be an exclusive large fort, but is, in fact, an assortment of 3 forts known as named Asirgarh, Karmargarh, whereas the 3^rd part is named Malaygarh.

Even though the Asirgarh Fort is now in ruins, it still holds enormous importance for history admirers as well as for those who wish to simply discover the attractiveness of a monument that once held esteem and prestige, but inopportunely could not escape the ravages of time. It is better known to be an unassailable fort and has never been taken by force!

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Gurudwara Bari Sangat Sahib Patshahi 10

At a distance of nearly 5 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Gurudwara Bari Sangat Sahib Patshahi 10 is a sacred shrine situated in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Located in the Industrial area of Burhanpur, it is one of the protruding places of pilgrimage in Burhanpur. The Gurudwara marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh visited while traveling to the south with Emperor Bahadur Shah in 1708.

Later, Hathi Singh made his residence here. Enclosing an area of 16 acres, Guru Granth Sahib is settled on a marble canopied seat in the middle of a large high-ceilinged, rectangular hall that has a gallery at mid-height on 3 sides. Also, an old hand-written copy of Guru Granth Sahib is conserved in this Gurdwara and its pages have gorgeously drawn borders in multicolor.

Khuni Bhandara

At a distance of nearly 2 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Khuni Bhandara or Kundi Bhandara is an exclusive underground water management structure situated in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Located in Sultanpur, it is one of the astonishing historical monuments in Burhanpur. 

Khuni Bhandara is a single water supply system that was built constructed 1615 by Abdul Rahim Khankhana, the Subedar of Burhanpur throughout the reign of Akbar and Jahangir. It was constructed to carry drinking water for his soldiers and the individuals of the city. This underground water system was constructed with the assistance of Persian geologist Arkbul ArzIn. It has been professed a state-protected structure by the State Directorate of Archives, Archaeology, and Museums. 

Moti Mahal

At a distance of nearly 5 km from Asirgarh Fort, and 25 km from Burhanpur, Moti Mahal is an antique structure situated in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Asirgarh Fort, it is one of the must-visit locations as part of Burhanpur holiday packages.

Moti Mahal is situated on the bank of the Pondhari river to the southeast of the village of Moti Mahal. This good-looking two-storeyed monument was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his cherished wife Moti Begum. The architecture of the palace represents an incorporation of Mughal-Rajput styles. The lower segment of the palace was made of stones while the 2^nd story was made of bricks and lime with a flight of steps to arrive there.

Raja Jai Singh ki Chhatri

Raja Jai Singh ki Chhatri is situated at Boharda in Madhya Pradesh. This site is labeled on Google maps. But the approach road is not in very great condition. As we were wandering in the rickshaw it took us ages to arrive there. You have to travel by the Mohana road to arrive at it. The Chhatri is situated very close to River Tapti.

There is no civilization across the structure. From all sides, the structure is open. There is a giant dome enclosed by eight small domes. There are gorgeously carved arched pillars assisting the domes.

Dargah-E-Hakimi / Hakimi Masjid

Dargah-e-Hakimi is one of the perforated places for the Dawoodi Bohra Muslims in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated nearly 3 km from Gadhi Chowk in Burhanpur. It is very well preserved and it is built in pure white marble making it an extraordinary example of Mughal architecture. The complete vicinity is so well preserved that the locals denote it as ‘Chota Amreeka’.

Best Time to Visit Burhanpur

Monsoons: Mid-June to September is the rainy season with the maximum rainfall being in July and August. September wanes off the season with a rainfall of nearly 170 mm of rainfall. The average temperature is nearly 37- 30 degrees Celsius.

Winters: October to February is the winter season with December and January being the iciest months. 

Summers: March to mid-June is the crowning summer season with May being the hottest month the rest of the season diverges from 30- 36 degrees Celsius.

The best time to visit Burhanpur is throughout the early winter season (from October to March) when the cold weather is enjoyable.

How to Reach Burhanpur? 

By Air: The closest airport is Indore city, which is nearly 210 km from Burhanpur. It has good connectivity to foremost cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Raipur, etc. Travelers can get a direct bus service or hire taxis from this airport to travel to Burhanpur.

By Rail: Burhanpur has its own railway station, which is well-associated with Mumbai, Delhi, Allahabad, Agra, and Bhopal

By Road: Burhanpur is very nearby to the Maharashtra state border, and hence it has good connectivity by road. 

Conclusion 

This list should assist you in determining and prioritizing what you should plan for your Burhanpur getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist sights, underrated local retreats, and maybe even a few new experiences one can try out. Make the most of your trip to Burhanpur with self-assurance.

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