Aga Khan's Maqbara
The Aga Khan's Maqbara or Aga Khan's Dargah is the mausoleum of Aga Khan I, located in Mazgaon, Mumbai, India.[1][2]
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| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Built | 1881–1884 |
| Architect | Indo-Islamic |
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.
See also
References
- Mariwala, Vibhav (30 July 2017). "Hasanabad: A piece of history amid a rapidly changing landscape". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- "Did You Know There's A Mini Taj Mahal Right Here In Mumbai?". LBB, Mumbai. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- Sarosh, Sana (17 October 2016). "Finding peace at a mausoleum in the bustling Mumbai". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- Bose, Mrityunjay (7 May 2016). "Mazgaon, the great heritage of Mumbai". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
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