Khanjar Bek Maqbara

Bhagalpur also has the grand tomb of Ibrahim Hussain Khan in Khanjarpur which is one of the best monuments in North Bihar. Located at Khanjarpur, the tomb is renowned all over the country for its historical importance and architecture. Ibrahim Shah Tomb is a fine specimen of late Mughal architecture. The list of Ancient Monuments in Bihar describes the monument as a very pretty monument, in good condition. Francis Buchanan, a Scottish physician and geographer who visited the tomb in 1810 highly appreciated the monument in his works.

 

He claimed that the tomb was far better than other Muslim monuments of the same period in the Northern Bihar. The tomb was repaired in 1845 by the Magistrate of Bhagalpur. Today, the structure is a significant historical monument in Bhagalpur and is treated like a Mausoleum by the local Muslims who offer prayers in the tomb.

 

It is located in a lane opposite the Sundarwati Mahila College of Bhagalpur, making it an ideal spot for an outing. It is also a good site for a family picnic where you can spend some good family time and also teach the children about the history of the country, the historical city of Bhagalpur and its rulers.