One Of the Oldest Complex Of Maqbaras

One of the oldest complex of maqbaras (mausoleoms) of the Nawabs of Junagadh

Bahauddin Makbara, Junagadh, Gujrat, India

1.  The older complex of maqbaras (mausoleoms) of the Nawabs of Junagadh, located near Chitkana chowk offer some remarkable 18th century architecture with vertical columns.
2.  Delicate carved arches, cornices and domes in a range of sizes, the whole accentuated by a wealth of brilliant stone carvings.
3. The newer complex, near the town gates, is even more impressive and attractive, besides being better maintained.
4.  The complex includes the mausoleom of Baha-ud-din, minster of Nawab Rasul Khanji, which has an almost funfairish flamboyance-4 minarets with pirouetting spiral staircases.
5.  It also has a facade rich in stone carvings, beautiful silver doors and large sized domes mark the architecture of this tomb of the great minister in the Nawabi court, titled Vazir-e-azam. 
6. It is also considered as the evil twin of the Taj Mahal because of its appearance.