Burhanpur is a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative seat of Burhanpur District. It is situated on the north bank of the Tapti River and 340 kilometres (211 mi) southwest of the state’s capital city of Bhopal.
Founded in 1400 AD on the bank of the Tapti River, the historical city of Burhanpur was once the capital of the Mughal Kingdom. An important outpost of the Mughals, Burhanpur was known as the gateway to southern India for its strategic location.
Ruled by Shah Jahan for a very long period, it is one of the most beautiful symbols of Mughal architecture and Mughal grandeur.
The magnificent mosques, tombs and palaces give you a sense of what Mughal life at its peak was like. Burhanpur’s glorious and rich past will leave you fascinated and engrossed, just like a child.
About 5km from Burhanpur, at the meeting spot of the river Tapti and Mohana is this cenotaph. This...
The Kundi Bhandara was designed in the 17th century by the Moghuls during the reign of Shah Jahan...
The Shahi Qila was a majestic palace in Burhanpur, located to the east of the Tapti River. Little...
Asirgarh Fort is an Indian fortress situated in the Satpura Range about 20 kilometres north of the...
