The domed tomb
Brick construction with five domes — rare in Kashmir.
A 15th-century royal tomb
Badshah Tomb
The domed brick tomb built by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin — Budshah, the Great King — for his mother, in the old city near Zaina Kadal. The Sultan himself lies in the graveyard beside it.
Srinagar districtAbout 4 km from Lal Chowk · 15 min from Srinagar
The Badshah or Budshah Tomb stands near Zaina Kadal in the old city of Srinagar. It was built in the 15th century by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin — remembered by Kashmiris as Budshah, the Great King — for his mother. The Sultan himself is buried in the enclosure beside it.
It is an unusual building for Kashmir: brick rather than wood, with five domes in a style that shows Persian and Central Asian influence. It sits on the foundations of an older stone temple, and carved stone from that earlier structure is visible in the enclosure walls.
Why it matters
Zain-ul-Abidin is the most admired ruler in Kashmir’s history, credited with religious tolerance and with bringing the crafts — papier-mâché, carpet weaving, shawl work — that the valley is still known for. His tomb is modest but significant, and fits naturally into an old-city walk.
Combine with Pathar Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula and Jamia Masjid.
Things to do
What to see in Badshah Tomb
The royal graveyard
Where Zain-ul-Abidin is buried.
Best time to visit
Year round.
How to reach
- From Lal Chowk — about 4 km to Zaina Kadal in the old city.
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Srinagar district
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- SrinagarThe summer capital
- Dal LakeJewel in the crown of Kashmir
- Shalimar BaghJahangir’s garden for Nur Jahan
- Nishat BaghThe garden of delight
- Chashme ShahiThe royal spring
- Pari MahalThe palace of fairies
- Tulip GardenAsia’s largest tulip garden
- Shankaracharya TempleThe hilltop Shiva temple
- Hazratbal ShrineThe white marble shrine on Dal Lake
- Jamia MasjidThe great mosque of the old city
- Nigeen LakeThe quiet side of Dal
- Dachigam National ParkHome of the Kashmir stag
- BadamwariThe almond garden in spring
- Zero BridgeThe old wooden bridge on the Jhelum
- BurzahomKashmir’s Neolithic village
- HarwanGarden, reservoir and Buddhist ruins
- Hari ParbatThe fort hill of the old city
- Khanqah-e-MoulaThe papier-mâché shrine on the Jhelum
- Pathar MasjidNur Jahan’s stone mosque
- SPS MuseumKashmir’s oldest museum
- Hokersar WetlandWinter home of migratory birds
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Other places in the valley
Nur Jahan’s stone mosque
Pathar Masjid
The papier-mâché shrine on the Jhelum
Khanqah-e-Moula
The great mosque of the old city
Jamia Masjid
The fort hill of the old city