Rani no hajiro is a 15th century mausoleum for the queens of Sultan Ahmed Shah (the eponymous founder of Ahmedabad) and the queens of subsequent rulers. The graves are in a centre courtyard surrounded by a cloister, which is separated from the outside by gorgeously carved stone screens, joint to form walls.

The graves are covered with lengths of rich brocade, in keeping with the flourishing textile history of Ahmedabad. Brocade weaving was introduced to Gujarat by Ahmed Shah and woven into the already rich textile traditions of India. Brocade weaving eventually spread to the rest of India and even Varanasi which is known for its brocade fabrics owes much of its fame to weavers who migrated there from Gujarat.

The open-air centre courtyard is atypical, but is supposedly built in conformity with the wishes of Ahmed Shah's queen. Normally there is a centre dome under which lie the graves, surrounded by an enclosed cloister/ambulatory/veranda, and the structure is elevated above ground level. The intricate stone tracery and carving in an amalgamated Hindu, Jain, and Islamic style seen here and in temples/mosques all over Gujarat are typical and stunning examples of Gujarati architecture.