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Domed tombs of a sultanate past — the Roza Rozi monuments at Mahemdavad, with their fine Indo-Islamic architecture set beside water, are a graceful and little-visited heritage of the medieval Gujarat Sultanate in the Kheda countryside.
Sultanate-era tombs in the countryside
The Roza Rozi monuments at Mahemdavad (Mahmudabad) are among the heritage treasures of Kheda district — fine Indo-Islamic tomb structures dating from the era of the Gujarat Sultanate, set in a quiet location that few outside the region ever see.
Mahemdavad was founded in the 15th century during the reign of the Gujarat Sultanate, and the Roza (tomb) and associated structures reflect the refined architecture of that period — the same tradition that produced the great monuments of Ahmedabad and Champaner. The tombs feature domes, carved stone screens (jali), arched openings and the graceful proportions characteristic of Sultanate-era funerary architecture, often set beside water in the manner of the period.
The monuments are a reminder of the rich and layered history of central Gujarat — a region whose heritage spans Hindu temples, Jain tirths, Solanki architecture, the Gujarat Sultanate, the Mughals and the colonial era, all overlaid on the agricultural countryside of the Charotar. For the heritage traveller, the Roza Rozi at Mahemdavad is one of the quiet rewards of exploring Kheda — a graceful Indo-Islamic monument in a peaceful setting, far from the crowds. (A heritage monument; reach with local directions; best in the cooler months.)
Illustration — Roza Rozi, Mahemdavad.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Illustration — Roza Rozi.
Mahemdavad founded.
Indo-Islamic architecture.
Domes and jali screens.
A quiet heritage site.
Reasons to make the time
Indo-Islamic
Sultanate tombs.
Architecture
Domes and jali.
History
15th-century Mahemdavad.
Setting
Often beside water.
Hidden
Little-visited.
Heritage
A graceful monument.
What to look for inside
The tombs
Indo-Islamic.
Heritage
Sultanate era.
How to spend an hour or two
See the domed tombs
Indo-Islamic form.
Study the jali screens
Carved stone.
Note the water setting
In the period style.
Learn the Sultanate history
15th-century Gujarat.
Appreciate the quiet
Little-visited.
Photograph the architecture
A graceful heritage.
Illustration — Roza Rozi.
Indo-Islamic funerary architecture
The Roza Rozi monuments at Mahemdavad date from the era of the Gujarat Sultanate — fine Indo-Islamic tombs with domes, carved jali screens, arched openings and graceful proportions, often set beside water in the manner of the period. They reflect the same architectural tradition that produced the great monuments of Ahmedabad and Champaner, here in the quiet Kheda countryside. (A heritage monument; reach with local directions; best in the cooler months.)
Indo-Islamic tombs of the Gujarat Sultanate era
Mahemdavad founded in the 15th century
Domes, carved jali screens and water-side setting
A graceful, little-visited heritage of central Gujarat
When to go
Cool and pleasant — ideal.
Green countryside.
Hot; early morning best.
⏰ Winter is the most comfortable season across Kheda district.
Timings & entry
- Open during daylight hours
- No fixed ticket counter
- Reach with local directions
- Allow 1–2 hours for a relaxed visit
- No entry fee for the monument grounds
- A quiet, little-visited heritage site
- Best enjoyed in the cooler months
- Local directions help in finding it
Getting there
By Air
Ahmedabad airport (~55 km) is the nearest gateway, with flights from across India and the Gulf.
By Rail
Nadiad / Anand junction are the nearest railheads, both major stops on the Ahmedabad–Vadodara line.
By Road
Reached via the NH-48 Ahmedabad–Vadodara corridor; Mahemdavad is an easy drive from the highway.
Shooting Roza Rozi
HERITAGE FRIENDLY
Domes, jali screens and graceful Sultanate proportions beside water.
Best light
Come early morning or late afternoon, when soft light rakes across the domes and carved stone.
What to shoot
The domed tombs, carved jali screens, arched openings and the water-side setting.
Be respectful
This is a heritage and funerary site — keep it calm and avoid disturbing the quiet.
Gear tip
A standard lens suits the tombs; go wider to capture the architecture against the countryside.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Charotar comfort food.
Doodhpak
Festive milk sweet.
Khaman
Soft and savoury.
Charotar dairy country
Amul country milk — expect superb dairy, sweets and farsan across Kheda.
Roza Rozi, Mahemdavad FAQ
What is the Roza Rozi?
Indo-Islamic tomb monuments at Mahemdavad in Kheda district.
From what era do they date?
The Gujarat Sultanate — Mahemdavad was founded in the 15th century.
What is the architecture like?
Domes, carved jali screens and graceful Sultanate-era proportions.
Is it well known?
No — it is a quiet, little-visited heritage site.
Best time to visit?
The cooler months — October to February.
How does it relate to other heritage?
Same tradition as Ahmedabad's and Champaner's monuments.
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Purna Sanctuary
Dense forest of leopards & birds
Pratap Vilas Palace
A grand European-style royal palace
Sankheda Workshops
See artisans lacquer and turn glowing furniture
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◐ Rolling ridges
Nadabet
The wild desert edge at the Pakistan border
Somnath Beach
Golden sands beside the great temple
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