Tomb of Malik Ambar
Tomb of Malik Ambar
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Sourav_KS
Pune, India82 contributions
Jan 2022
This is the last place where you will encounter any tourist - in the otherwise popular tourist destination of Aurangabad.
It attracts only few locals and people like me who is interested to know and see places that somehow influenced the course of our country.
Malik Ambar was one such person who lies buried here but has changed and contributed much of what is today's Aurangabad or then Khirki. People can Google about him (a dedicated Wikipedia page exist).
For those interested -
* It is marked correctly in Google Maps
* While following Google Maps, a small stretch, looks like you are heading nowhere but trust the maps
* It is in Khuldabad and can be visited while travelling to or from Ellora.
* The Tomb is fairly maintained but needs repairs (not sure whether it is under ASI or locals managed it). One can see Persian influence in the intricate jaali works (badly damaged though)
When we visited, the lone guard was quite surprised to see us and said no one visits this tomb. I felt it is as if Malik Ambar is saying - no one remembers me.
It attracts only few locals and people like me who is interested to know and see places that somehow influenced the course of our country.
Malik Ambar was one such person who lies buried here but has changed and contributed much of what is today's Aurangabad or then Khirki. People can Google about him (a dedicated Wikipedia page exist).
For those interested -
* It is marked correctly in Google Maps
* While following Google Maps, a small stretch, looks like you are heading nowhere but trust the maps
* It is in Khuldabad and can be visited while travelling to or from Ellora.
* The Tomb is fairly maintained but needs repairs (not sure whether it is under ASI or locals managed it). One can see Persian influence in the intricate jaali works (badly damaged though)
When we visited, the lone guard was quite surprised to see us and said no one visits this tomb. I felt it is as if Malik Ambar is saying - no one remembers me.
Written 29 December 2022
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Chetna1973
Hyderabad, India270 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Malik Ambar was an Abyssinian (present day Ethiopia) slave who rose into the ranks in the army of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar. He was set free by his owner's wife and became the de facto ruler of the dynasty.
Malik Ambar introduced guerilla warfare to India and gave the Marathas their most powerful strategy in the future fight against the Mughals. While he lived, he constantly fought against the Mughals and they could never conquer the Deccan.
He is also the founder of the city of Aurangabad, which was then called Khirki.
A visit to his tomb is poetic, as he lies not too far from Aurangzeb, who stands for everything he fought against (though they did not fight against each other)... it is also a testimony on how a man who had to leave his country, his language, his religion and his identity to form a new one, made this land his home and left a lasting mark on its history. It is a place that will remind us that this country, or any country, belongs to not those who are born there, but those who live there, not merely exist!
Malik Ambar introduced guerilla warfare to India and gave the Marathas their most powerful strategy in the future fight against the Mughals. While he lived, he constantly fought against the Mughals and they could never conquer the Deccan.
He is also the founder of the city of Aurangabad, which was then called Khirki.
A visit to his tomb is poetic, as he lies not too far from Aurangzeb, who stands for everything he fought against (though they did not fight against each other)... it is also a testimony on how a man who had to leave his country, his language, his religion and his identity to form a new one, made this land his home and left a lasting mark on its history. It is a place that will remind us that this country, or any country, belongs to not those who are born there, but those who live there, not merely exist!
Written 11 November 2017
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Rana S
668 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
The tomb of Malik Ambar the Abysinnian general of Ahmednagar exudes strength and power.
It is in Khuldabad the city of saints, in Aurangabad district.
It is just near the dargah of Shaikh Raja Qattal.
There is no sign board there. I had read about it so could identify
It is in Khuldabad the city of saints, in Aurangabad district.
It is just near the dargah of Shaikh Raja Qattal.
There is no sign board there. I had read about it so could identify
Written 3 March 2018
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