TOMBS
Jahangir’s Tomb :
Tomb of Jahangir, is the mausoleum built for the Mughal Emperor of India ,Jahangir who ruled from 1605 to 1627.
It is believed that this tomb was designed by Jehangir’s beloved wife Nur Jehan. However, it was built by his son, Shah Jehan, who had a great love for architecture. The building of the tomb with four tall minarets looks like a big Jewel set in the heart of a verdant garden. The profusion of marble ornamentation, magnificent exterior, tastefully decorated interior and expensive perspective of the landscape, all indicate the excellence of the builder’s taste and craftsmanship.
Getting There
The mausoleum is located near the town of Shahdara in Lahore, Pakistan, just across the river ravi and can be reached by road.
It is believed that this tomb was designed by Jehangir’s beloved wife Nur Jehan. However, it was built by his son, Shah Jehan, who had a great love for architecture. The building of the tomb with four tall minarets looks like a big Jewel set in the heart of a verdant garden. The profusion of marble ornamentation, magnificent exterior, tastefully decorated interior and expensive perspective of the landscape, all indicate the excellence of the builder’s taste and craftsmanship.
Getting There
The mausoleum is located near the town of Shahdara in Lahore, Pakistan, just across the river ravi and can be reached by road.
Asif Jah's Tomb:
The tomb of Asif Jah is located opposite to the mausoleum of Emperor Jahangir. Mirza Abul Hasan Asif Jah (also called Asaf Khan) was the brother of Empress Noor Jahan, and the father of Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj. The tomb is octagonal in structure with a high bulbous dome and echoes the architectural character of Ali Mardan Khan’s tomb.
Getting There
The mausoleum is located near the town of Shahdara in Lahore, Pakistan.
Getting There
The mausoleum is located near the town of Shahdara in Lahore, Pakistan.
Nur Jahan’s Tomb:
The real name of Nur Jehan was Mehrun Nisa Begum. She was given the title of Nur Jehan (Light of the World) when she was married to Jehangir in l6ll. Nur Jehan was the only empress whose name appeared on the Mughal coins. She died in 1645 A. D., eighteen years after Jehangir’s death and was buried near her husband’s tomb. She is said to have built her mausoleum during her lifetime.
Her Tomb originally was exquisitely embellished with glazed lime plaster bearing beautiful floral fresco paints, but time treated this building cruelly. Today what remains is hardly enough to remind one of its original splendor.
Getting There
Empress Noor Jahan lies buried in a tomb not far from that of her husband, Emperor Jahangir in the outskirts of Lahore in the town of Shahdara. Once part of the Jahangiri cluster, the estate was bifurcated when the railway line was laid. To reach it today, you will need to travel west along the road that runs past Jahangiri Serai and the tomb of Asaf Khan. This road leads to a recently constructed underpass, traveling through which you will arrive at grade. However, instead of proceeding towards G.T. (Grand Trunk) Road you should take the turning to the left, which will lead you to your destination. As you walk the tree-lined street leading to the tomb garden, the sepulcher, a low key single-storey structure can be seen in the distance amidst a grove of date palms. This is the abode of the most powerful Mughal empress, constructed by herself before her death, today aloof from traffic and the noise and bustle of people.
Her Tomb originally was exquisitely embellished with glazed lime plaster bearing beautiful floral fresco paints, but time treated this building cruelly. Today what remains is hardly enough to remind one of its original splendor.
Getting There
Empress Noor Jahan lies buried in a tomb not far from that of her husband, Emperor Jahangir in the outskirts of Lahore in the town of Shahdara. Once part of the Jahangiri cluster, the estate was bifurcated when the railway line was laid. To reach it today, you will need to travel west along the road that runs past Jahangiri Serai and the tomb of Asaf Khan. This road leads to a recently constructed underpass, traveling through which you will arrive at grade. However, instead of proceeding towards G.T. (Grand Trunk) Road you should take the turning to the left, which will lead you to your destination. As you walk the tree-lined street leading to the tomb garden, the sepulcher, a low key single-storey structure can be seen in the distance amidst a grove of date palms. This is the abode of the most powerful Mughal empress, constructed by herself before her death, today aloof from traffic and the noise and bustle of people.
Anarkali's Tomb:
The tomb of Anarkali is one of the most significant buildings of the Mughal period. It is an ingeniously planned octagonal building, and is a memorial of the love-legend of Prince Saleem (later emperor Jahangir). According to a popular legend, Nadira Begum, with the title of “Anarkali” belonged to the herem of Emperor Akbar Suspecting jahangir’s intense passion for the beautiful Anarkali, Akbar ordered Anarkali to be buried alive in a brick wall. She died in 1599 AD. Circular in shape and roofed by a lofty dome, the tomb once surrounded a garden, called Anarkali Garden, but during the last couple of hundred years it has been put to several uses. Under the Sikhs, the mausoleum was occupied by kharak Singh. Later it served as the residence of General Ventura, the Italian General of Ranjit Singh’s army. Under the British, the tomb was converted into a Christian Church. Since 1891 it has been used as Punjab Archives Museum with an amazing treasure for those interested in the history of British Punjab.
Getting There
The tomb is situated in the city of Lahore on the premises of the Punjab Civil Secretariat and now houses the Punjab Records Office. Previously, it had been transformed into a Christian church by the invading British. A bazaar (market) located nearby on The Mall Road is named Anarkali bazaar after Anarkali. It is one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia, dating back at least 200 year.
Getting There
The tomb is situated in the city of Lahore on the premises of the Punjab Civil Secretariat and now houses the Punjab Records Office. Previously, it had been transformed into a Christian church by the invading British. A bazaar (market) located nearby on The Mall Road is named Anarkali bazaar after Anarkali. It is one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia, dating back at least 200 year.
Allama Iqbal's Tomb:
The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal is a simple but impressive structure located in Lahore, Pakistan in the Hazuri Bagh lawn between the Badshahi Mosque and the Lahore Fort where both the grand structures (the Mosque and the Fort) face each other. The mausoleum is a blend of Afghan and Moorish styles of architecture and is constructed entirely of red sandstone which was quarried and brought from Rajasthan.
Getting There
The tomb is located in the city of Lahore near Badshahi Mosque and is easily acessible by road.
Getting There
The tomb is located in the city of Lahore near Badshahi Mosque and is easily acessible by road.
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak's Tomb:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first Muslim Emperor of the indo-Pak Sub Continent and was the founder of the Slave Dynesty. Originally a Turk slave, Qutb-ud-din was brought to Ghazni, and was bought by Shahabuddin Ghauri. Later, he rose to the heights of Commander-in-Chief of the forces of Shahabuddin Ghauri. On the death of Shahabuddin Ghauri, Qutbuddin Aibak was crowned in Lahore in 1206 AD. Qutb-ud-din had a palace at Lahore, and the area now known as ‘Anarkali’ was in those days known as ‘Mohallah Kuttab Ghauri’. He died in 1210 AD while playing the game of Polo (called Chaugan at that time), and a fine mausoleum of the king was constructed by Shamsuddin Altumash.
Location
Qutb-ud-din Aibak tomb is located in Anarkali Bazaar in the city of Lahore.
Location
Qutb-ud-din Aibak tomb is located in Anarkali Bazaar in the city of Lahore.
Dai Anga's Tomb :
Accessed from the Gulabi Bagh gateway, Dai Anga’s Tomb marks the center of the original garden laid down by Mirza Sultan Baig. Dai Anga was Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan’s and his daughter, Princess Sultan Begum's wet-nurse . Dai Anga’s tomb dates back to 1671 AD, where she is buried along with her daughter. The tomb is dominated by a low-pitched dome and is built on a raised platform with corner towers. The tomb was originally surrounded by an extensive garden which has now disappeared.
Location
The tomb is located in the city of Lahore near Gulabi Bagh.
Location
The tomb is located in the city of Lahore near Gulabi Bagh.
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