Sarkhej Roza, Ahmedabad

Date: 31st Aug 2019

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh

Fee: None.

Timing:  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Food: None.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby:

Sarkhej Roza is an architectural complex housing a mosque, tombs, large tank and palace. The complex is located around 8 KM from the city. Ahmed shah the founder of the city built the mausoleum and the mosque in honor of a sufi saint Shaikh ahmed khatu ganj baksh. The saint moved to Sarkhej during his later years and live here till his death in 1445. The tank, event place and another mausoleum was later added by the ruler Sultan Mahmad Begada. The mausoleum opposite of that saint contains the tombs of the king, his queen Rajabai and his son Muzaffar II. Like many monuments this complex was a fusion of Islamic and Hindu architecture styles. The Jama Masjid located next to the saints tomb is a big complex with prayer hall. The hall has a loft like structure of the side for royal women to offer prayers. The long corridors connect to the prayer hall and there is balcony overlooking the tank on one side.

The monument is located outside the city and little away from other major attractions. The place is more of a religious place and doesn't attract much visitors. Hire an auto rickshaw from the city to reach the place. There is an auto stand outside and can easily get back to the city.

Few pics from the place.

The lesser known attraction can be visited if one has ample time.

Dada Harir vav, Ahmedabad

Date: 31st Aug 2019

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh

Fee: None.

Timing:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Food: None.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby:

Dada Harir ki vav is one of the many ancient steps wells built in Gujarat. The stepwell was built around 1500 during the rule of Mahmud Begada. The stepwell and a mosque behind the well was built by Dahi Harir. The well lies at the ground level and has five levels. The walls leading to the bottom has many intricate carvings. Many Sanskrit and Arabic inscriptions can be found on the walls. Like other stepwells this is one of the fine example showcasing the Gujarati designs. The beautifully decorated pillars and the walls shows the amount of attention giving in building the well. The octagonal shaped well had provided the traveler of its time place to rest during their journey and water for the local people around.
The monument is located in old Ahmedabad. Easiest was to reach the place is to hire auto rickshaw. Unfortunately the place doesn't look to attract many visitors. There were hardly any tourist when we visited.

Few pics from the place.

The step wells are very unique and fascinating structures that has to be visited.