British Cemetery

Established by Maharaja Vikrmaditya the King of Ujjain to commemorate the stay of his brother Raja Bhartihari who had taken his Samadhi when he was alive and still that Samadhi Sthal is worshipped. As per Alha Khand in 1029 AD. King Sahadeo made this fort as his capital and established the statue of Naina Yogini in a cave of Vindhya hill and put the name as Nainagarh. King Sahadeo built a stone umbrella based on 52 pillars in the memory of the victory on 52 other kings, inside the fort which has been preserved.

Kasim Shah Sulemani was a Sufi saint from Peshawar who visited the Purvanchal region during the reign of Jahangir. Jahangir, who was a disbeliever of saints, had him imprisoned at Chunar Fort. Despite his imprisonment, he was seen offering prayers in the neighborhood. Jahangir saw the miracle and immediately released him and became his follower. He died in 1606 had was led to rest on the banks of the Ganges. The complex also houses the grave of his son Wasil Shaw. The tomb complex is approached through a magnificent gateway on the south. The gateway is made of chunar stone and has intricate ornamentations. Today tomb complex overlooks the mighty Ganges and is approached by a magnificent Chunar stone gateway. Apart from the octagonal tomb of Kasim Shah Sulemani the complex houses several graves and tombs including the tomb of his son Wasil Shaw. It is an active dargah attracting people of all faiths. Every year, a fair is held at Chunar Dargah Sharif after Holi. It is believed that wishes made here come true. No wonder it attracts people, irrespective of faith, from far and wide.

Iftikhar Khan was an official in the court of Jahangir. The tomb dates back to 1605. It is a Mughal-styled domed structure flanked by four chatris, The tomb stands at the centre of a walled complex planned in char bagh style. The entrance is through a massive gateway from the west. North of the tomb complex lies an