Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh
Our first visit was to the amazing heart of India, Madhya Pradesh, Burhanpur, where Mumtaz Mahal, wife of the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is buried. She died in Burhanpur in 1631 during childbirth.
His fourteenth daughter, Princess Jawhara. The queen's body remained here for several months until she was exhumed and transported to Agra to finally rest peacefully in the glorious Taj Mahal. Unfortunately, this monument has been completely abandoned and I am sure that due to its importance and publicity, it can attract many tourists. During our visit we were the only visitors!
It is located in the ahukhana park or deer park, a walled garden with artificial reservoirs and recreational houses built during the reign of Shah Jahan (1627-1658).
Across the Tapti River is the Shahi Qila. The ruins of this fortified palace are beautifully decorated with flowers.
It has beautiful gardens and views from the top.
The story of Shahi Killa says that it was originally built by the rulers of Al Faruqi and where Shah Jahan lived when he was the ruler of Burhanpur. Shah Jahan loved the fort so much that it was here at Shahi Qala that he established his court in the first three years of his accession to the throne. Shah Jahan spent a lot of time in this city.
Inside the building is the Zenana Shahi (royal women's spa), which is apparently used by the Begum.
Excellent for luxury bathrooms. It still has beautiful paintings on the ceiling. One of these panels represents a monument that would inspire the Taj Mahal.
Asirgarh is located twenty kilometers from Burhanpur and is known as the "Key of the Deccan" as a fortress.
It forms the neck of the Satpuras that connects the valleys of the Narmada and Tapti rivers, one of the most important routes from northern India to the Deccan.
There is a mosque and Shiva temple which are completely intact and used for religious purposes.
In front of the temple there is a spot where criminals were hanged and when they died they were thrown off a cliff.
This fort has a long history and according to local legend, Ashwathama (a character from Mahabharat) used to come to the temple every day and pray to Lord Shiva.
You can also find a British cemetery with some intact tombstones which will give you an idea of when this castle was occupied by the British.
The presence of huge natural ponds was a good source of water supply for the inhabitants of the castle, even under siege.
Burhanpur surely takes you back in history and is a perfect introduction to Madhya Pradesh, the heart of stunning India! It is well connected by rail, road and air.
Burhanpur is located 200 km south of Indore, 73 km from Bhoswal, 400 km from Nagpur and 500 km from Mumbai.
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