About Burhanpur

Country: India | State: Madhya Pradesh

Ideal Trip Duration: 1-2 Days

Nearest City to Burhanpur: Indore (183 Kms)

Best Time to Visit Burhanpur: October to March

Peak Season: November to February

At a distance of 90 km from Jalgaon, 100 km from Khandwa, 124 km from Omkareshwar, 172 km from Maheshwar, 183 km from Indore, 216 km from Mandu, 247 km from Ujjain, 272 km from Hoshangabad, 331 km from Bhopal, 387 km from Pachmarhi, 491 km from Narsinghpur, 567 km from Ahmedabad, 606 km from Jabalpur, Burhanpur is a historical town located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the popular places to visit in India, and among the major places to visit as part of Madhya Pradesh tour packages.

Situated on the north bank of the Tapti River, Burhanpur is a fabulous destination that tourists love visiting, especially historians and art lovers due to its rich past and significant history. This city is named after Sheikh Burhan-ud-din, who was a popular medieval Sufi Saint. The most interesting fact about Burhanpur is that Mumtaz Begum, the beloved wife of Shah Jahan died here while giving birth to her fourteenth child. Besides, the city was also known as the entry point into south India as a result of its strategic location. This historical city is well-known for its magnificent structures and architectural remains that draw people from different parts of the country as part of Burhanpur tour packages.

According to history, Burhanpur was a prominent city under the Rashtrakuta Dynasty from 753 to 982 AD. It came to prominence when Malik Nasir Khan, the Faruqi dynasty Sultan of Khandesh, took over the region at the behest of Shaikh Zainuddin and renamed the city as Burhanpur after the saint Sheikh Burhan-ud-din. It became the capital of the Khandesh sultanate. Later, Miran Adil Khan II (reigned 1457-1501), another sultan of this dynasty, built a citadel and several palaces in Burhanpur. During his long reign, Burhanpur was transformed into a major center for trade and textile production.

The city was annexed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 and the Mughals ruled over the place for a very long time. It was also the favourite destination of Emperor Shah Jahan, who has contributed many structures to the area. In 1705, Santaji Ghorpade, the chief general of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Rajaram attacked Burhanpur, and again in 1720, Peshwa Bajirao attacked and took over the city but they lost it in 1761 in the Third Battle of Panipat. At the downfall of the Maratha Empire, the city was given to Maratha Sardar Holkar, Scindia, and then finally in 1818 was handed over to the British by the Marathas. It is one of the top places to visit near Indore.

The city was ruled by Shah Jahan for a very long period and is one of the most beautiful symbols of Mughal architecture and grandeur. The city is blessed with many mosques, tombs, Gurudwaras, forts, and gardens that make sure that it offers the best holidaying experience for all tourists. Also, the fame of Burhanpur largely depends on pilgrimage for Bohra Muslims as well as for Sikhs as the city has an equal number of mosques and Gurudwaras. Asirgarh Fort, Shahi Qila, Jama Masjid, Black Taj Mahal, Moti Mahal, Raja Jai Singh Ki Chhatri, Dargah-E-Hakimi, Khuni Bhandara, etc., are some of the top places to visit in Burhanpur.

Burhanpur is a land of several cultures. The people of Burhanpur celebrate every festival, including Diwali, Durga Puja, Eid, Guru Gobind Singhji Prakash Utsav, Moharrum, and many more, with great pomp and fervor.

About 190 km from Burhanpur, Devi Ahilyabhai Holkar Airport, Indore is the nearest airport that has well-connected flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Goa, Nagpur, and Raipur. Burhanpur Railway Station is well-connected by trains with Patna, Howrah, Pune, Mumbai, Rewa, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Kushinagar, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Gorakhpur, Bhagalpur, Bareilly, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Surat. Burhanpur Bus Station has good road connectivity from all the major cities of Madhya Pradesh.

Accommodation facilities in Burhanpur are limited to a few budget hotels and guest houses, maintained by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department. The city has a less number of hotels as most of the tourists, who visit this place, prefer to stay in nearby big cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior.

The best time to visit Burhanpur is during the months of October-March when the weather is pleasant and suitable for roaming around the city. It gets quite hot here during the summers, hence it would not be a preferable time to visit this place. Do avoid the rainy season as the town experiences heavy rainfall which might hinder the sightseeing.

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Other Info
Internet Availability: Average
STD Code: 07325
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Nimadi
Major Festivals: Diwali, Durga Puja, Eid, Guru Gobind Singhji Prakash Utsav, & Moharrum
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How to Reach Burhanpur

By Air

Nearest Airport: Indore - Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (190 Kms)

By Train

Nearest Train Station: Burhanpur Railway Station (0 Kms)

By Bus

Nearest Bus Station: Burhanpur Bus Station (4 Kms)

Top 10 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

Heritage

#1 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 5 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Jama Masjid is a religious place located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Gandhi Chowk in the heart of the city, it is one of the well-preserved places of heritage in Madhya Pradesh, and among the best Burhanpur places to visit.

Jama Masjid is one of the major mosques built during the Faroqui rule in the city of Burhanpur. The initial Jama Masjid was built by Azam Humayun in 1421 CE to the north of the city at Etwara and was called the Bibi Ki Masjid. But soon with the growth of the city, ruler Adil Shah built the present Jama Masjid in the center of the town. The construction of the Jama Masjid was started in 1590 and completed 5 years later.

Built-in Islamic architecture, the mosque is a roofless mosque but the intersecting symmetrical arches create the ceiling. The facade .....

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Pilgrimage

#2 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 4 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Dargah-E-Hakimi is an important religious and spiritual center located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated in Shah Colony, it is one of the popular places of pilgrimage in Burhanpur.

Dargah-e-Hakimi is one of the holiest places for the Dawoodi Bohra Muslims in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It was built in the memory of Syedi Abdulqadir Hakimuddin Mola who is a revered Saint. The word hakim means someone who heals or is a healer. Therefore, thousands of Bohras flock to his shrine for taking vows or mannats asking for cure or Shifa, from various diseases and also to seek restoration of a healthy soul and body. It is believed that every dream is fulfilled here, anyone who comes with a prayer on their lips does not go back being disappointed.

This mausoleum was constructed in pure white marble which is an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. The tomb complex includes mausoleums, a mosque, gardens, and international .....

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Heritage

#3 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 5 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Shahi Qila is a majestic palace located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Tapti River, it is one of the most beautiful heritage places in Madhya Pradesh, and among the must-visit places as part of Burhanpur tour packages.

Shahi Qila was originally built by rulers of the Farooqi Dynasty around 1500 CE. According to legend, this fort is famed for housing Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan during his two-year stay in the city to quell a revolt among kingdoms in southern India. Shah Jahan became so fond of the fort that it was here he establishes his court for the first three years of his ascending the throne. He also built Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas on the terrace of the Qila.

A seven-storied monument, the fort itself is often called Bhoolbhoolaiya because of its vast, confusing architecture. The main attraction at the palace is the hammam or the royal .....

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Heritage

#4 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 13 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Ahukhana is an ancient monument located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of River Tapti, it is one of the best sightseeing places in Burhanpur.

The grandeur of the Taj Mahal and the love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and empress Mumtaz Mahal are well-known throughout the world. This white marble mausoleum attracts seven to eight million people each year. However, barely any tourist knows that it is not the original place where the mortal remains of Mumtaz Mahal, the most beloved queen of Emperor Shah Jahan, were kept. History has it that towards the south-west of Agra, in the slow-paced town of Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, is located the original mausoleum of Mumtaz, the beloved wife of Shah Jahan.

During the Deccan campaign, Shah Jahan had shifted base from Delhi to Burhanpur. He settled down at the Shahi Quila close .....

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Heritage

#5 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 7 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, the Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan or Black Taj is a mausoleum located in the Teressa locality of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Utavali River, it is one of the best Burhanpur attractions.

The Tomb of Shahnawaz Khan is called 'Kala Taj Mahal' or 'Black Taj Mahal' by the locals and was built between 1622 and 1623 AD. Shah Nawaz Khan was the eldest son of Abdul Rahim Khankhana. He was brought up in Burhanpur itself. Seeing his bravery, he was made the commander of the Mughal army. He died at the age of 44, buried here on the banks of the Utawali river in Burhanpur. It also houses the tomb of Shahnawaz Khan's wife.

It is a beautiful monument, shaped like the Taj though built on a much smaller scale. It is made of locally found black-colored stone hence the name Black Taj. Surrounded by a garden, the mausoleum is a big domed .....

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Pilgrimage

#6 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 5 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Gurudwara Bari Sangat Sahib Patshahi 10 is a sacred shrine located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the Industrial area of Burhanpur, it is one of the prominent places of pilgrimage in Burhanpur.

The Gurudwara marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh stayed while traveling to the south with Emperor Bahadur Shah in 1708. Later, Hathi Singh made his abode here. Covering an area of 16 acres, Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a marble canopied seat in the middle of a spacious high-ceilinged, rectangular hall that has a gallery at mid-height on three sides.

Above the hall, over the sanctum, are two floors of square rooms with a domed pavilion on top. Also, an old hand-written copy of Guru Granth Sahib is preserved in this Gurdwara and its pages have beautifully drawn borders in multicolor.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Free

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Heritage

#7 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 6 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, the Tomb of Bilqis Begum is a mausoleum located in the Teressa locality of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Utavali River, it is one of the best places to visit in Burhanpur.

The Tomb of Bilqis Begum is the final resting place of Bilqis Begum, the wife of Mughal Prince Shah Shuja, the second son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Begum. After the decline of Farooqi rule, the Mughal era took over, resulting in Prince and Princesses frequenting the place. Shah Shuja was the 'Subedar' of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa and was visiting Burhanpur with his favorite queen Bilqis Begum. Bilquis Begum died here during childbirth in 1632 AD. Bilqis Begum was interred with state honours, and in time a gorgeous Maqbara was built over her grave by Shah Jahan.

Of all the Mughal monuments built in Burhanpur, this Maqbara is unique in terms of its construction style. The Maqbara is built 4 feet above the ground .....

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Heritage

#8 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 27 km from Burhanpur, Asirgarh Fort is a historical fort situated at Asirgarh village near Burhanpur. Located on Asha Devi Road, it is one of the major places of heritage near Indore, and among the prime places to visit as part of Burhanpur packages.

Stands impregnable in the Satpura Ranges, Asirgarh Fort is said to have been built by a king named Asa Ahir in the early 15th century. He was murdered by Nasir Khan of Khandesh. Nasir Khan's descendant Miran Bahadur Khan (1596-1600) declared independence and refused to pay homage to Mughal emperor Akbar. Enraged, Akbar marched Burhanpur in 1599 and captured the entire city. He then also besieged the fort and captured it in 1601. The fortress was later held by the Marathas, and it was twice captured, in 1803 and 1819, by the British. This fort has been deserted following the departure of the .....

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Heritage

#9 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 2 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Khuni Bhandara or Kundi Bhandara is a unique underground water management structure located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated in Sultanpur, it is one of the amazing historical monuments in Burhanpur.

Khuni Bhandara is a unique water supply system that was built in 1615 by Abdul Rahim Khankhana, the Subedar of Burhanpur during the reign of Akbar and Jahangir. It was built to provide drinking water for his soldiers and the people of the city. This underground water system was built with the help of Persian geologist Arkbul ArzIn. It has been declared as a state-protected structure by the State Directorate of Archaeology, Archives, and Museums.

Spread over an area of 0.340 hectares, the structure is a historical engineering marvel of immense importance because of its unique features and structural perfection. The structure includes several small ponds that were constructed in various parts to collect water. The water .....

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Heritage

#10 of 14 Places to Visit in Burhanpur

At a distance of 11 km from Burhanpur Railway Station, Raja Jai Singh Ki Chhatri is a tomb located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Tapti River, it is one of the popular tourist places in Burhanpur.

Raja Jai Singh Ki Chhatri was constructed by the order of Emperor Aurangzeb in honor of the memory of Raja Jai Singh. Raja Jai Singh was the commander of the Mughal army in the Deccan. He died in Burhanpur while returning to Amber from the Deccan campaign. It is said that he was cremated at this place. This is also called Raja ki Chhatri.

Raja Jai Singh Ki Chhatri displays Rajasthani & Mughal architectural styles. This square-shaped structure is built on a podium with a fleet of stairs to reach it. Constructed using local black stone, the structure is open from all sides. The chhatri is mounted by a big dome along with eight smaller domes. There are 32 beautifully carved .....

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