Tomb of Bahu Begum

Hidden beautiful example of non mughal muslim architecture. Neglected by goverment but thankfully this negligence is helping inner nature to grow peacefully. There is less human interference hence two ostrich and 4-5 peacocks are living their natural free life. Place is green inside.

Behu begam makabara। बहू बेगम का मकबरा है एक स्मारक है जो नवाब शुजा-उद-दौला की रानी उम्मतुज्जुहरा उर्फ बहू बेगम के लिए बनाया गया । यह फैजाबाद की सबसे ऊंची इमारतों में से एक है और गैर-मुगल मुस्लिम वास्तुकला का एक उल्लेखनीय उदाहरण है। दुख की बात है कि यह स्मारक उपेक्षा का शिकार है और ढह रहा है
Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, the Tomb of the Queen Bride Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano alias Bahu Begum, is a memorial built for the queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. It is one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad of the Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh and is a notable example of non-Mughal Muslim architecture. Sadly, this monument is a victim of neglect and is depleting.

History

The Mausoleum of Bahu Begum, built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula in memory of his loving wife, is famous for the creative architectural brilliance with which it was designed and constructed.[3] Shuja-ud-Daula's wife was well known as Bahu Begum, who married the Nawab in 1743 and continued to reside in Faizabad, her residence being the Moti-Mahal. Close by at Jawaharbagh lies her Maqbara, where she was buried after her death in 1816. It is considered to be one of the finest buildings of its kind in Avadh, which was built at the cost of three lakh rupees by her chief advisor Darab Ali Khan. A fine view of the city is obtainable from the top of the Begum's tomb. Bahu Begum was a woman of great distinction and rank, bearing dignity. Most of the Muslim buildings of Faizabad are attributed to her. From the date of Bahu Begum's death in 1815 till the annexation of Avadh, the city of Faizabad gradually fell into decay. The glory of Faizabad was eclipsed with the shifting of capital from Faizabad to Lucknow by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.[4]

"Bahu Begum" (H.H. Nawab 'Umat uz-Zohra Begum Sahiba) was the widow of the third Nawab of Avadh or Oudh, Shuja-ud-Daula (H.H. Shuja ud-Daula, Nawab Mirza Jalal ud-din Haidar Khan Bahadur, Nawab Wazir of Oudh, r. 1754-75). Her maqbara, "the finest building of the kind in Oudh" (Carnegy, Woodburn & Noble 1870: 26) was not completed before 1858. This date is important since Umrao Jan expressively mentions that her father worked there as "jamadar". In "A Historical Sketch of Tahsil Fyzabad, Zillah Fyzabad, including Parganas Haveli Oudh and Pachhimrath, with the old Capitals Ajudhia and Fyzabad, Pargana Mangalsi and Pargana Amsin" (Lucknow 1870), the account on this monument is as follows: "The Bahu Begam's Mausoleum. It was arranged by treaty between the British Government, the Bahu Begam, and the Nawáb of Oudh, that 3 lacs of sicca Rs. of her riches, were to be set apart for the erection by her confidential servant Daráb Alí Khán, of her tomb, and that the revenue of the villages to the aggregate amount of sicca Rs. 10,000 per annum, were to be assigned for its support. The Begam died on the 27th of January 1816. Daráb Alí laid the foundations and built the plinth, when he also died, on the 10th of August 1818. Panáh Alí, vakíl, and Mirzá Haider, the son of an adopted daughter, then carried on the work through a series of years when, with the completion of the brick work, the grant of 3 lacs came to an end, and the beautiful edifice remained unfinished till after the mutiny of 1857." (ibid.: 26).

Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is the Tomb of Queen Bride Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano alias Bahu Begum a memorial built for queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Its one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad and is a notable example of non-mughal Muslim architecture. Sadly, this monument is a victim of neglect and is crumbling

Hii guys here is another interesting story about the bride of Faizabad(called Awadh in ancient time).Queen Bride Begum Unmatuzzohra Banoalias (Bahu Begum) a memorial built for queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Its one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad which was built at the cost of three lakh rupees (source: internet) by her chief advisor Darab Ali Khan in A.D.1815. It's architecture is superb fine as you see in my pictures that is in below; so if you're found of ancient architecture so u must visit here; it's atmosphere is so peaceful but filled with lots of mystery in itself & lots of things are here to explore. So many stories local people tells about tomb so it's a good place to visit at ones.
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This is a very popular monument was built by Nawab Shuja Ud Daula for his beloved wife who died in 1811AD and this mausoleum was built in 1753 AD. Her name was Queen Ummatuzzohra and she was known as Bahu Begum. This is one of the finest example of Islamic and Awadhi Architecture. It is the highest building of that period. Managed by Shia Waqf Board.

The tomb is one of the special buildings of Faizabad after Gulab bari the actual residence of Shuja ud daula...However as no govt or ppl have taken care of the monument and the tomb is in crumbling state...

Tomb of Bahu Begum (Bahu Begum ka maqbara) is situated in Faizabad, UP 130 km far from Lucknow.

Nice place, But not very much famous because of not so much people know about this historical place..

Best place for tourism ,garden ,two ostrich

Very Old Historical Place

Very nice this

Beautiful

Nice peice of Art

Tajmahal of the East

Beautiful monument 😊

Ayodhya ki Saan h👌 Lekin Bahut Jyada Bura Hall h, Koi Maintenance nhi h😞 warna sayad best visiting place me se ek hota🤗 Waha ka environment bahut accha h.

Bhut hi shaant jagah hai...sukoon😊