Sarkhej Roza is the first place we visited in Ahmedabad on our Gujarat trip. In the 13th century this was a small village on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. But today it is extension of the Ahmedabad city. In those days it got associated with the name of Sufi saint Sheikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh who was an adviser Sultan Ahmed Shah of Ahmedabad.
Upon his death in 1445, then monarch Mohammed Shah ordered construction of Sarkhej Roza complex. It is one of the most elegant and unique architectural complexes of the city. It represents a 'Indo-Saracenic' architectural style that is a mix of Islamic influences from Persia with indigenous Hindu and Jain features.
The interesting structures in the complex are:
Upon his death in 1445, then monarch Mohammed Shah ordered construction of Sarkhej Roza complex. It is one of the most elegant and unique architectural complexes of the city. It represents a 'Indo-Saracenic' architectural style that is a mix of Islamic influences from Persia with indigenous Hindu and Jain features.
The interesting structures in the complex are:
- Tomb of Sheikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh
- Jamma Masjid,
- Tomb of Mehmud Begada
- Baradari
- Tomb of Ranj Rajabai
- Ahmed Sar Lake
- Royal Palaces (Kings Palace, Queens Palace)
I have not hear of Indo-Saracenic architecture before. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat place to visit ! Nice to read about the history of this place !
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Magnificent architecture! :)
ReplyDeleteWow huge courtyard!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
Nice to now about this place. Lovely structures.
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ReplyDeleteI had been there before an year Folding Wagon Cart
ReplyDeleteThought the gateway seems simple, it hold marvelous inside! Hope u post more on the temple complex.
ReplyDeleteI will get to Gujarat one day...the more I hear and see of it, the more I want to go.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite an interesting spot with so many architectural features. I would love to visit it and see it up close.
ReplyDeleteThese structures are both impressive and beautiful. What a wonderful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteAwe inspiring as always Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and beautiful architecture photos!
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artmusedog and carol
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What an extraordinary place - it definitely looks different from most of the architecture you've shown us.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and ornate places and tombs. It looks in good condition to date back to the 13th century!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing architecture!
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Beautiful architecture - Indo-Saracenic is new to me, thank you! There are so many great architectural treasures in India.
ReplyDeleteAlways interesting
ReplyDeleteNice pictures! It is a very beautiful architectural complex !! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of an interesting place.
ReplyDeleteI am always in awe when I hear (or read) that a building was built so long ago and yet it looks rather modern. Every time I come to your blog, you open my eyes even more wider. Thank you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful architecture as usual.
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So much to see in this big wide world!
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ReplyDeleteTruly elegant!
beautiful old tombs
ReplyDeleteThe Sarkhej Roza complex is stunning! Especially the arches on the entrance.
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Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
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ReplyDeleteIts interesting to see an architectural style developed from so many influences. Its also very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteRajesh, I do hope to visit one day. Every time you show me the architecture and people of your home, I am more and more drawn. Lovely post, thanks. Peace, Amy
ReplyDeleteYour posts have placed Ahmedabad on my places to explore list
ReplyDeletelovely... Ive been to Ahmedabad so many times but never visited these... :-)
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