Aga Khan's Maqbara Explained

Aga Khan's Dargah
Location:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Built:1881–1884
Architect:Indo-Islamic

The Aga Khan's Maqbara or Aga Khan's Dargah is the mausoleum of Aga Khan I, located in Mazgaon, Mumbai, India.[1] [2]

The construction of the mausoleum began soon after Aga Khan I's funeral in 1881, and it was finally completed in 1884.[3] The mausoleum is well kept and is looked after by the jamaatkhana of the Khoja Muslims.[4] It seems to have been inspired by the Taj Mahal.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Hasanabad: A piece of history amid a rapidly changing landscape. Mariwala. Vibhav. 2017-07-30. The Indian Express. 2019-01-06.
  2. Web site: Did You Know There's A Mini Taj Mahal Right Here In Mumbai? . LBB, Mumbai. 2019-01-06.
  3. News: Finding peace at a mausoleum in the bustling Mumbai. Sarosh. Sana. 2016-10-17. The Indian Express. 2018-01-06.
  4. Web site: Mazgaon, the great heritage of Mumbai. Bose. Mrityunjay. 2016-05-07. Deccan Herald. en. 2019-01-06.