Sarkhej Roza is a renowned tourist attraction
of Ahmedabad. It is located at a distance of 10 kilometers southwest of
Ahmedabad. It is a complex comprising of tombs of kings and priests, mosques,
palaces and gardens. Chief among the tombs are those of Saint Ahmed Khattu
Ganj Baksh who was the religious counselor to Ahmed Shah, Emperor Mehmud
Beghara and his queen and their son, the mausoleums of Mu'assam and Azam
- the people responsible for the architecture of Sarkhej. Besides there
are mosques, tanks and pavilions. The beauty of this monument lies in
its architecture. The use of pierced stone trellises and complete absence
of arches make this monument special.
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