Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute, Yangon

Name: Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute
Address: 8 Zi Wa Ka Rd., Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

#46 among attractions in Yangon

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The location of the grave of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, at Rangoon in Burma is in dispute. He was buried at the back of his enclosure, but by 1903 the location of his grave was forgotten. After some protests, the British were forced to construct a stone slab to mark the site of his grave. The location of his burial was once again found in 1991, when excavators found the skeleton of the last Mughal emperor there. A mausoleum was constructed and inaugurated in 1994. ()

Coordinates: 16°47'24"N, 96°9'0"E

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8 Zi Wa Ka Rd.Western District (Dagon)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute?

Nearby attractions include Kandawmin Garden Mausolea, Yangon (6 min walk), Alanpya Pagoda, Yangon (8 min walk), Maha Wizaya Pagoda, Yangon (10 min walk), National Theatre of Yangon, Yangon (11 min walk).

How to get to Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute:

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South moak • Lines: 11, 77, 8 (7 min walk)
Kyauk Taing / Ta Rait San Oo Yin Bus Stop • Lines: 12, 28, 36 Aungmingalar Highway Khaymarthi, 36 Htaukkyant, 36 Shwepaukkan Khaymarthi, 36 Shwepaukkan Thudamar, 61, 82, 87, Airport Shuttle (13 min walk)