Eklakhi Mausoleum

Overview

The Eklakhi Mausoleum, located near Pandua, is a 15th-century brick tomb believed to house Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah. It’s one of the earliest Islamic structures in Bengal and a serene, lesser-known heritage site.

Details

Featuring terracotta decorations and lotus motifs, the mausoleum exhibits early Indo-Islamic architectural elegance. It’s peaceful and rarely crowded, ideal for heritage lovers.

Itinerary

Start with a visit to nearby Adina Mosque, then walk through the green fields to the Eklakhi site. Explore the tomb, click photographs, and end your visit with a walk along the adjacent village paths.

Eklakhi Mausoleum is a mausoleum located at Pandua in Malda district, West Bengal, India. It was built around 1425. It houses three tombs, possibly belonging to Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah, his wife, and son Shamsuddin Ahmad Shah, but the identification is disputed. The structure represents a village hut with a sloping roof and serves as a prototype for the various other buildings constructed during the Bengal Sultanate.

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