Maqbara Malik Amber - Shrine in Badlabai - Aurangabad, India

Tomb of Malik Amber Born in Harar (Ethiopia) in 1548, sold as a slave in Yemen in his teens,brought to the slave market of Baghdad, where he was sold again to Mecca, and from there his master brought him to Deccan where he was sold to peshwa of sultanate of Ahmednagar. When his master died,he was freed by his master's wife and he went on to join Nizam Shahi's Army. With his skill and knowledge he harnessed a mercenary army of almost 50,00 soldiers and resisted the Mughal invasion and eventually became a full-fledged military General. But his real legacy exists as the founder of the city Khadki( which is the present Aurangabad named after Mughal Aurangazeb). Also building a canal system which still brings in water to the interior of the city. He was a patron of art and culture and promoted it. He died in 1626 and was buried here . The tomb of the man who should be credited as the initial maker of this city lie neglected in a corner with just a plaque mentioning it as a protective monument under ASI.

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.

Tomb of Malik Ambar Malik Ambar defeated the Mughal General Khan Khanan many times and often attacked Ahmadnagar. Lakhuji Jadhavrao, Maloji Bhosale, Shahaji Bhosale, Ranoji Wable and other Maratha chiefs had gained great prominence during this period. With the help of these Maratha chiefs, Malik Ambar had captured Ahmednagar Fort and town from the Mughals. But in one of the battles Malik Ambar was defeated by the Mughals and had to surrender the fort of Ahmadnagar. You must visit this beautiful place. Malik Ambar was an Abyssinian (present day Ethiopia) slave who rose into the ranks in the army of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar.

Great intricate architecture, beautiful tomb of founder of Khadki, (the Ethiopian Man brought as Slave - 'Malik Amber') now Aurangabad, A lawn should be laid down to increase the beauty of monument, There are many tombs in vicinity that also needs extra attention.

there is a Interesting info about malik amber tomb. It is malik amber tomb that was built under the guidence of malik amber but he was not burried there becoz Mughal soldiers have arrived the city........

Its a historic place with a dargah nearby ...tomb of Malik Amber Abysinnian general of Ahmednagar .

There needs to be greater awareness of our rich cultural heritage. And this monument needs to be protected more than ever before.

Malik Ambar (1548 - 13 May 1626) was a Siddi military leader, who served as the (Prime Minister) of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. Portrait of Malik Ambar by Mughal court artist in 1620 Birth name Wako Chapu Born1548 HararDied11 May 1626 (aged 77-78) Khuldabad, Ahmadnagar Sultanate (Modern day Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India)Buried Khuldabad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India AllegianceNizam Shah of AhmednagarSpouse(s)Bibi KarimaChildrenFateh Khan Changiz Khan Born in the Adal Sultunate, in present-day Ethiopia, Malik was sold by a slave merchant and brought to India as a slave. While in India he created a mercenary force numbering greater than 50,000 men. It was based in the Deccan region and was hired by local kings. Malik became a popular Prime Minister of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, showing administrative acumen. He is also regarded as a pioneer in guerrilla warfare in the region. He is credited with carrying out a revenue settlement of much of the Deccan, which formed the basis for subsequent settlements. He is a figure of veneration to the Siddis of Gujarat. He humbled the might of the Mughals and Adil Shahs of Bijapur and raised the low status of the Nizam Shah.