While this looks a bit like Mughal architecture, the Bahauddin Makbara is a couple of centuries younger than the Taj Mahal. It’s a mix of Mughal and European Gothic architecture and built in the 19th century probably because the Nawabs depended on the British occupation.

It also bears the marks of 20th century India. It was neglected for a time after Indian independence in 1947. The various states were being divided between Pakistan and India. The Nawab of Junagadh, being Moslem, chose Pakistan – despite Junagadh being surrounded by India and the majority of the population being Hindu. For this reason there was uncertainty about which country the Makbara would be in. The situation was resolved after the Nawab fled for Pakistan and India was invited in by local authorities.

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